In July, PEACE, Inc. Administrators and Frank DeFrancisco Eastwood Community Center Staff/Clients also hosted Senator John W. Mannion. We appreciated the opportunity to discuss the needs of our Seniors, Families, and Youth. We are grateful for the Senator’s support!
It was a great day on the green! PEACE, Inc. Big Brothers Big Sisters Program hosted its 3rd Annual Golf Scramble at the Drumlins Country Club in Syracuse, NY.
We want to extend a big THANK YOU to everyone who made it out for the event – donors, volunteers, and players alike – your support is so appreciated!
Syracuse, New York, July 19, 2023 – Onondaga County Department of Adult and Long Term Care Services has awarded grants to senior centers across the City of Syracuse. Awardees include PEACE, Inc.’s Frank DeFrancisco Eastwood Community Center, SAGE Upstate, Huntington Family Centers, Dunbar Center, Westcott Community Center, and Syracuse Northeast Community Center. Funds are awarded to provide critical capital repairs, such as roof and kitchen updates and HVAC systems. The formal announcement was made at the PEACE, Inc.’s Frank DeFrancisco Eastwood Community Center.
County funds will allow the PEACE, Inc. Frank DeFrancisco Eastwood Community Center to continue safe and consistent delivery of senior programming. More specifically, funds will support 1) Asbestos abatement, 2) Masonry repairs on the top of each of the building’s 5 exterior walls and the stair tower, and 3) Roof demolition and replacement. The agency expects to make these necessary repairs within the next year.
The Center provides an array of senior enrichment and socialization activities for area residents, including Bingo and Card Games, Lunch n Learns, day trips, movie days, tablet trainings, and more. Through the agency’s Senior Nutrition Program, the Center provides congregate meals, 4 days a week. Additionally, the Center houses the agency’s Foster Grandparent Program, which provides seniors with the opportunity to earn a small stipend and share their knowledge by mentoring at-risk children.
For more information, please contact Todd Goehle, Community Engagement Director, at todd.goehle@peace-caa.org.
We’re so proud of our clients! Today we’d like to say CONGRATULATIONS to Jazmin Valdez for opening her NYS Registered Family Daycare Business, Beautiful Flowers Day Care, on 1/23/2023!
The Early Childhood Career Pathways program gives people in our community the opportunity to receive education, employment, and funds to open their own Family Daycare business within the field of Early Childhood.
We are so proud of the 13 clients who have utilized our Early Childhood Career Pathways program and achieved their licensing and credentialing goals! They each received a Client Recognition Pack to honor their commitment and hard work. This bag contains items like pens, notebooks, a frame for their official license or credential, and even a reusable water bottle!
Here are a few clients who have received Recognition Packs: Lakeva Williams opened her Registered Family Daycare doors on 6/7/2023; Timothy Gardner earned his Preschool Child Development Associate credential on 5/27/2022; Amina Sharif earned her Preschool Child Development Associate credential on 5/27/2022; and Michelle Stark earned her Infant Child Development Associate credential on 12/16/2022.
Congratulations to all of the clients who have achieved their goals!
