Head Start – Early Head Start 2020/2021 Annual Report

by peaceinc | Mar 3, 2022 | News and Information

To Our Community,

This certainly has been a very challenging year for our program. I wish to thank you for taking the time to review the PEACE, Inc. Head Start / Early Head Start Annual Report.

PEACE, Inc. Head Start has been servicing families in Onondaga County since 1968 and we at PEACE, Inc. are extremely proud to be a part of this association. Our Head Start program has been providing services to pregnant women, children, and their families for over 50 years, and currently provides services to over 1,000 children and families.

PEACE, Inc. Head Start / Early Head Start mission is to inspire personal growth and empower families, children and staff to reach their maximum potential.

Head Start recognizes that parents are the primary educators of their children and provide many services to support the learning and development of the children in our care. These comprehensive services are provided at no cost to families.

We welcome all who give their time and talents so generously and encourage each parent / guardian to support the Head Start / Early Head Start program.

We hope this report informs you of the efforts we are endeavoring to accomplish to enrich our community / and to improve the quality of life for our children.

Best Wishes,
Rebeccah L. Heberle
Director
PEACE, Inc. Head Start / Early Head Start

Meet our 2021 Employee of the Year Tammy Mitchell!

by peaceinc | Mar 1, 2022 | News and Information

We’re especially proud to announce Tammy Mitchell as our 2021 Employee of the Year!

For over 15 years now, Tammy has served as the Purchasing and Inventory Control Agent for the agency’s Energy & Housing Services Department. In her role, Tammy, pursues annual bidding, obtains quotes for materials and services, and ensures that the department always has in-stock the materials needed to get their work done. Tammy works very closely with both local and nationwide vendors to get the best prices for the best materials while always keeping in compliance with the purchasing requirements of both the agency and its funding sources.
During the pandemic and the resulting supply chain issues, Tammy’s consistent dedication and persistence in pursuing new vendors and alternative sources has become even more crucial in obtaining needed materials, and particularly PPE items such as masks and gloves and wipes. Because of her extra efforts, our insulation crews were able to continue to work safely and effectively while other weatherization agencies struggled.

Once again, congratulations Tammy!

Picture: (From Left to Right) Executive Director Carolyn Brown, Purchasing and Inventory Control Agent Tammy Mitchell, and Senior Accountant. Tammy’s Husband Jeff (background) also joined to celebrate!

March 2022 Employee of the Month

by peaceinc | Mar 1, 2022 | News and Information

Katie Taylor

Katie Taylor has been a Child Development Coach with our Head Start and Early Head Start program since 2017. In that role, she provides training and technical assistance to teaching staff to help them provide the best and most developmentally appropriate instruction to our very young students. Recently, Katie has also stepped into the role of providing instruction directly to preschoolers, as she has worked with an aide at our James Street classroom site to conduct virtual learning sessions until more teachers can be hired there. Her willingness to take on these extra duties without hesitation allowed us to continue to provide much needed services during our staffing shortage.

Congratulations to Katie Taylor, our March Employee of the Month!

Picture: Katie Taylor (center) with HS/EHS Child Development and Health Services Manager Holly Hastings (L) and Executive Director Carolyn Brown

BBBS: Back to School Supply Giveaway

by peaceinc | Mar 1, 2022 | News and Information

In August we held our annual Back to School Supply Giveaway. This year it was held indoors in the
Sumner School gymnasium due to inclement weather.

At the event Littles were each given a backpack and school supplies for the upcoming school year. Pizza and refreshments were provided for all who attended. We look forward to this event every year and are happy it was a success once again

BBBS: Holiday Party

by peaceinc | Mar 1, 2022 | News and Information

For the 2nd year in a row, a grant from the Arby’s Foundation has funded our Holiday Party as well as several other projects that we have planned this year. Their generous donation made it possible for our Bigs, Littles, and the families of our Littles to receive a nice gift, snacks, and a warm meal at our Dec. 11th holiday event. Seeing all the smiles on the faces of our littles was truly a joyful scene.

Thank you Arby’s!