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Employee of the Month for February is Erin Hess!

Employee of the Month for February is Erin Hess!

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 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...

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2022 – 2023 PEACE, Inc. By the Numbers

Westside Family Resource Center

Our 6 Family Resource Centers provided 15,907 care management services including referrals, transportation, food pantry, and diaper bank distribution.

Free Tax Prep Program  filed 1763 Federal Tax Returns

Our Free Tax Prep Program  filed 1763 Federal Tax Returns, bringing a total of $2,468,774 back to the Central New York economy.

 Head Start Program - Early Head Start

Our Head Start Program helped 92% and 88% of Pre-Kindergarten students meet or exceed language and cognitive development goals respectively.

 Senior Nutrition Program

Our Senior Nutrition Program prepared 63,382 Congregate Meals to 2,225 Seniors at local community centers, churches, and senior residences.

Numbers are based on the previous program year (specific dates vary by program) and are calculated using required reports, survey results, and other reliable data.