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Foster Grandparent Program visited the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

by Eddy Luce | Aug 20, 2024 | News and Information

The foster grandparents toured the historic site, including Tubman’s residence and the Harriet Tubman Home for the Aged, established to care for elderly freed persons.

We learned that Harriet was guided by deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community.

As a conductor on the Underground Railroad, she moved herself and her family members from slavery to Auburn, where she continued to fight for human rights, abolition, and women’s suffrage during her 50 years in Central New York.

Sign your children up today for Free Books

by Eddy Luce | Aug 20, 2024 | News and Information

What is the Dolly Parton Imagination Library?

The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is a renowned literacy program that was founded by the legendary Dolly Parton. This initiative is dedicated to fostering a love for reading among children from birth to age five. Every month, enrolled children in Onondaga County receive a carefully selected, age-appropriate book mailed directly to their homes, absolutely free of charge. By offering the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to kids in our community, the Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County aims to inspire a lifelong love for reading from the very beginning of a child’s journey. We hope to enhance early learning experiences, nurture creativity, and promote the building blocks of literacy through high-quality books.

Who is Eligible?

The program is open to all children under the age of 5 who live in Onondaga County. It is completely free to families. Your child can look forward to new and exciting reading adventures from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library until they turn five years old, as long as you live within Onondaga County. To enroll your child, please visit https://onliteracy.org/imagination-library or use the QR code below to enroll on your smartphone.

Early Childhood Career Pathway Program is one of the most promising programs in the nation

by Eddy Luce | Aug 19, 2024 | News and Information

PEACE, Inc.’s collaboration with Child Care Solutions of CNY, the Early Childhood Career Pathway Program, continues to be recognized for its innovation. The think tank The Century Foundation recently highlighted ECCPP and its partnership with Micron as one of the promising child care/early education career pathway programs in the nation through the CHIPS Act.

To read the policy paper, visit https://tcf.org/content/commentary/chips-act-child-care-requirements-already-showing-promise/.

To learn more about ECCPP, visit https://www.peace-caa.org/programs/frc/eccpp/.

Reentry Program hosted an inspiring “Reentry with Success” event!

by Eddy Luce | Aug 17, 2024 | News and Information

On August 14, the Reentry Program organized the impactful “Reentry with Success” event, offering essential knowledge on educational opportunities and public assistance benefits.

The event aimed to empower individuals and families, equipping them to navigate the reentry journey successfully. DeWayne Comer’s expertise and motivational speech were pivotal, leaving a lasting impression on all attendees. The event fostered a supportive environment, encouraging positive engagement and exchange of valuable insights. It exemplified the program’s commitment to providing comprehensive support for those reintegrating into society. Through empowerment and education, the event highlighted the potential for success following reentry, inspiring hope and determination.

BBBS Back to School Field Day

by Eddy Luce | Aug 15, 2024 | News and Information

The annual Back to School Field Day event organized by the Big Brothers Big Sister Program took place on August 12th at Midstate Athletics in Cicero. Sponsored by, the event saw around 15 individuals from the company assisting with various activities such as setting up, organizing games, serving food, and distributing school supplies. Raffle prizes were given out, along with the option of choosing a $5 gift card from a selection of places.

The event was attended by approximately 60 people, including Barclay Damon staff, Bigs/Littles, parents, and other personnel. Barclay Damon set up 6 stations with different games for the children to enjoy, including basketball, balloon activities, and a large tic-tac-toe board.