Santa came to the Interfaith Peace Center in Antioch just in time for Fr. Tom Bonacci, seen here receiving a $2,000 donation on Christmas Eve from Antioch Music Foundation officers Walter and Cynthia Ruehlig. The funds came from Calpine Corporation through the Office of District V Supervisor Federal Glover to assist in hosting the International Day of Peace Celebration. Interfaith Peace Project Bonacci is one of 60 worldwide semi-finalists for this year’s prize given by the Coexist Foundation, a charity promoting understanding between Jews, Christians and Muslims through education, dialogue and respect.
– Contributed by Cynthia Ruehlig