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April 2023 – Employee of the Month: Magnolia Mumm

by peaceinc | Apr 6, 2023 | News and Information

Magnolia Mumm is a Teacher in a Universal Pre-K classroom at our Merrick site, where she has worked since 2014. She was nominated for this award for the ways that she always brings a cheerful and positive nature to the care of her students, and particularly in helping those with very high needs to overcome emotional obstacles. We also want to take this moment to acknowledge that Maggie recently completed her Masters degree!

Congratulations, Maggie, for all of your successes, and for being named our Employee of the Month!

Photo: Employee of the Month Magnolia Mumm with three of her students and Executive Director Carolyn Brown.

FACES of PEACE, Inc. series: PEACE, Inc.’s FREE Tax Program

by peaceinc | Apr 5, 2023 | News and Information

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/

PEACE, Inc. Senior Nutrition: New Location

by peaceinc | Apr 1, 2023 | News and Information

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/

Women’s History Month: Nichole Rivera

by peaceinc | Mar 31, 2023 | News and Information

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.”

PEACE, Inc. HS – EHS Program is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year!

by peaceinc | Mar 16, 2023 | News and Information

Head Start – Early Head Start Program provides learning and development services to low-income families and children from birth to age 5.

Serving Syracuse, Liverpool, Baldwinsville, Jordan-Elbridge, and LaFayette.
Apply Online: www.peace-caa.org/hs or call at Early Head Start – Head Start Application Line (315) 634-374.

For more information about the Head Start – Early Head Start program, call our Intake Department at (315) 470-3346 ext. 303, 343 or 348.