Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Party!

Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Party!

Check out the amazing turnout at the Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Party this past Sunday at Bishop Ludden!
In total, 115 people were in attendance – Bigs, Littles and volunteers from a SU Fraternity and sorority joined staff and advisory members for a festive gathering!

Salt City Kitchen & Catering provided the yummy lunch; Bruce Purdy from Central New York Theatre Co (a magician), Superior Sound Entertainment (DJ), Smile 360 SYR (photo/video booth) and a few awesome face painters provided
entertainment! Plus, gifts, games, arts & crafts (ornament making)!

It’s Harvest time!

It’s Harvest time!

Our seniors at the Bob Cecile Center enjoyed their annual feast together last week! We celebrate our community and seniors, sharing a hearty meal and wonderful company. What a special way to give thanks this season!

November 2023 – Employee of the Month: Ralph Lyke

November 2023 – Employee of the Month: Ralph Lyke

Ralph Lyke was hired as the seasonal coordinator of our free tax services program in the fall of 2014 after serving the program as a volunteer. He then became a full-time tax specialist in the program when it transitioned from a seasonal to a year-round operation in the fall of 2020. While everyone can imagine how hectic this work gets between January and April, what sets Ralph apart during what would normally be thought of as the “off-season” is his tireless pursuit of additional tax credits for our clients, which require a high degree of diligence and research and the kind of knowledge and expertise that have earned him the informal title of Tax Guru.

Through his hard work, Ralph Lyke takes advantage of every opportunity to give back to the community in a very literal and impactful way, and that is why he has been named our Employee of the Month!

Photo: Employee of the Month Ralph Lyke, with (left to right) VP of Operations & Strategy Todd Goehle, Free Tax Prep Program Manager Sharon Thompson, and Executive Director Carolyn Brown.

Eastwood Community Center was proud to host the Onondaga County Executive and Health Commissioner

Eastwood Community Center was proud to host the Onondaga County Executive and Health Commissioner

On November 6th, PEACE, Inc. and its Frank DeFrancisco Eastwood Community Center was proud to host the Onondaga County Executive and Health Commissioner as they announced a free rabies vaccine clinic for pets. The event will take place this Thursday, November 9th, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Appointments are available now by registering at the Health Department website: https://ochdrabiesclinic.as.me/schedule/d0ede0db or by calling 315-435-3165.

Make an appointment today!

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