A girl is running happily on the playground of a Head Start site. She is developing her physical, psychological and emotional abilities. In addition to playing with her classmates, she is developing her social skills.

The PEACE, Inc. Head Start – Early Head Start Program supports children’s growth from birth to age five through services that support early learning and development, health, and family well-being. Head Start staff actively engage parents, recognizing family participation throughout the program as key to strong child outcomes.

Head Start services are available at no cost to children ages birth to five in eligible families. Head Start preschool services work with families with children ages 3 to 5. Early Head Start services work with families with children ages birth to three and expectanting families.

In 2021, PEACE, Inc. Head Start – Early Head Start Program gave 102,091 meals and 49,518 snacks to HS/EHS youth.

87% of all Head Start students met or exceeded social-emotional development goals.

What we do:

When you call or email us to make an appointment, we know that trust is critical. We are ready to meet with you and to help you receive your maximum tax refund. Our tax preparers are trained volunteers who will advise and guide you in reviewing and preparing your taxes professionally. 

As of March 10, 483, households have received $785,058 in refunds for an average of $1625 per household. $213,072 in Earned Income Tax Credits and $151,351 in Child Tax Credits have been earned.

Visit our program website to learn more, https://www.peace-caa.org/programs/taxes/ 

New Location “Providence House – Community Room”

Mondays and Thursdays starting April 17th.
Please sign the reservation form if you plan to attend.
Questions call PEACE, Inc. 315-470-3331 or visit https://www.peace-caa.org/programs/senior-nutrition/

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’d like to share Nichole Rivera’s story!

Nichole Rivera began working at PEACE, Inc. five years ago. She began working at the agency’s Westside Family Resource Center as a family advocate and recently transitioned to Coordinator of the center. Nichole moved to Syracuse eight years ago and has lived in the Westside neighborhood. She states this positively impacted her work as she understands the area’s needs. Nichole shared with us that her favorite part about working at PEACE is the ability to help people; it gets her out of bed in the morning and is her favorite thing to do. She shared that she has been in these people’s shoes and wants to do everything possible to make a difference within the community.

When asked about womanhood, Nichole shared an inspirational quote, “We have to make it work, yes or yes.” Nichole stated that “as women, we go through a lot” and that our lives can be more complex than males. However, we make everything work regardless of what we have going on. “A woman is everything.” To Nichole, Women’s History Month represents the change we are seeing and that we are now seen as equal – “which is the way it should be.”