Erin Hess has been a lead teacher at our Head Start site in Lafayette since September 2021. She was chosen for this month's award because of the dedication to excellence that she consistently demonstrates as a child development professional, and for always being...
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Teresa Piedmonte is our 2023 Employee of the Year!
Teresa Piedmonte has been our Facilities Office Manager since October 2020, and she has made a huge impact on the department right from her first day on the job, channeling her can-do attitude and infectious positive energy to do great things. Her notable achievements...
PEACE, Inc. staff and families join more than 400 other advocates for 2024 Child Care Advocacy Day
PEACE, Inc. staff members and their families went to Albany yesterday for the Empire State Campaign for Child Care’s 2024 Advocacy Day. Alongside local partners and advocates including the Early Childhood Alliance of CNY; Child Care Solutions of CNY; Partners in...
PEACE, Inc., KeyBank, and Beauchamp Branch Library partner for successful Super Saturday event!
On February 3, PEACE, Inc., KeyBank, and members of the CNY CA$H Coalition hosted a great Super Saturday Free Tax event at Beauchamp Branch Library, Onondaga County Public Libraries. More than 30 staff and volunteers from the entities filed 40 tax returns in a little...
EITC, Free Tax Prep Super Saturday Event planned for February 3
For the second year in a row, CNY CA$H Coalition member PEACE, Inc. will once again partner with KeyBank, CNY CA$H Coalition, Beauchamp Branch Library-Onondaga County Public Libraries for an EITC, Super Saturday Event. The event will take place from 10 AM to 2 PM at...
PEACE, Inc. Board of Directors convened for its annual retreat
On January 26 and 27, the PEACE, Inc. Board of Directors convened for its annual retreat. The agenda was a full one, beginning with a site visit to PEACE, Inc.’s Merrick Head Start facility as well as a Media Event for EITC Awareness Day with the CA$H Coalition of...
2022 – 2023 PEACE, Inc. By the Numbers
Our 6 Family Resource Centers provided 15,907 care management services including referrals, transportation, food pantry, and diaper bank distribution.
Our Free Tax Prep Program filed 1763 Federal Tax Returns, bringing a total of $2,468,774 back to the Central New York economy.
Our Head Start Program helped 92% and 88% of Pre-Kindergarten students meet or exceed language and cognitive development goals respectively.
Our Senior Nutrition Program prepared 63,382 Congregate Meals to 2,225 Seniors at local community centers, churches, and senior residences.