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PEACE, Inc. was at the CNY Model UN Conference!

by Eddy Luce | Jan 15, 2025 | News and Information

Maribel Arce presented on behalf of PEACE, Inc. at the Central New York Model United Nations Conference (CNYMUN) hosted by Syracuse University, sharing our mission and impact. PEACE, Inc.’s values of equity and inclusion are brought to action by deeply understanding the community we serve, our work aligns with the 2025 CNYMUN Conference’s message of Peace and Prosperity.

We are hopeful for the future knowing these bright minds are ready to tackle the world’s challenges.

Story from our Big Brothers Big Sisters program

by Eddy Luce | Jan 10, 2025 | News and Information

One of our “Littles,” Josiah, is a fan of the Buffalo Bills. During the Field Day event, he asked a BBBS staff member if they would buy tickets to a Bills game. He was told that it was probably unlikely. However, once our Big Brothers Big Sisters staff learned about Josiah’s wish, they decided to make it come true!

The staff worked together to fulfill Josiah’s dream. Two tickets were donated for Josiah and his Big, Anthony, who attended the Buffalo Bills game on December 22nd.

The team decided to keep the surprise a secret from Josiah for as long as possible. Once he found out, he was incredibly excited. Josiah was thrilled and smiled all day at the game!

Thank You for Your Support!

by Eddy Luce | Dec 24, 2024 | News and Information

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who has participated in the 2024 PEACE, Inc. Give-A-Holiday Program! Your support in sponsoring families, creating gift baskets, and making monetary donations is making a real difference in spreading holiday cheer. Together, we bring joy and hope to those in need this season. Let’s keep the spirit of giving alive!

Congratulations to the winners of our All Staff Decorating Contest at PEACE, Inc.!

by Eddy Luce | Dec 18, 2024 | News and Information

First Place: Sweet Gingerbread House by Laura Petitto
Second Place: Happy Little Tree Farm by the Sumner Head Start 2nd Floor Staff
Third Place: Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire by Ray Garfield

A huge thank you to everyone who participated! It was festive, fun and so great to see our employees’ creativity.

Sweet Gingerbread House by Laura Petitto

Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire by Ray Garfield

Happy Little Tree Farm by the Sumner Head Start 2nd Floor

What a fantastic time at our Annual BBBS Holiday Party on December 8th!

by Eddy Luce | Dec 11, 2024 | News and Information

We are grateful to our sponsors, Syracuse Select Basketball, Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, and the Immanuel United Methodist Church for their generous toy, prizes, and clothing items donations. A huge thank you to Bishop Ludden Junior-Senior High School for allowing us to use their facility!

Our event featured a hair tinsel station, balloon artist, face painter, 360-degree photo booth, and a DJ spinning all the holiday favorites! Special thanks to the 17 members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. from Syracuse University Syracuse University, Lottie Bruzdzinski, Sophia Johnson, Katie Taylor, and our Advisory Council members.

We had around 40 of our littles, their families, and even 4 members of the Syracuse Football team join us for fun, games, and delicious hot meals provided by West End Kitchen & Catering!

Lastly, we celebrated with a raffle where we gave away Buffalo Bills hoodies to 20 lucky attendees. We had a total of 130 people come together to make this a memorable holiday celebration! Thank you to everyone who made it possible!

PEACE, Inc. on NewsChannel 9

by Eddy Luce | Dec 2, 2024 | News and Information

Last week, The Salvation Army Syracuse Area Services and PEACE, Inc. were featured on NewsChannel 9’s weekly program, “Newsmakers with Andrew Donovan.” In the program’s final segment, Carolyn D. Brown, the Executive Director of PEACE, Inc., discussed the organization’s work and its significance during the holiday season. Be sure to check it out!

Newsmakers: The Salvation Army | WSYR

Celebrating the Community by Providing Harvest Meals for Seniors

by Eddy Luce | Nov 25, 2024 | News and Information

Last week, our Senior Nutrition Program hosted its annual “Harvest Meals” at 28 senior centers across Onondaga County! Every year, we’re proud to provide delicious Thanksgiving meals to seniors in our community, spreading joy and gratitude during this special season. The images below showcase the meals served at the Westcott Community Center, Salina Town Hall, and PEACE, Inc.’s Eastwood Community Center.

Eastside “Back to School Giveaway”

by Eddy Luce | Aug 24, 2024 | News and Information

On August 21st, The Eastside Family Resource Center brought smiles to the faces of many families as it hosted its annual “Back to School Giveaway.” The event was a grand success as families received essential school supplies such as backpacks, notebooks, pencils, and clothing to kick-start the new school year.

This generous initiative helped alleviate the financial burden on many families and ensured that students were well-equipped for their academic journey. The overwhelming success of the event was made possible by the dedicated volunteers, kind-hearted donors, and the staff of The Eastside Family Resource Center. Their unwavering support and hard work made a significant difference in the lives of many families.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who contributed to making this event a success, helping to create a positive start to the school year for students and families in the community.

Employee of the Month for June is Shirley Dawson

by Eddy Luce | Jul 8, 2024 | News and Information

Shirley Dawson was hired as our main office front desk Administrative Assistant in May 2005 after serving as a volunteer for many months at our Eastside Family Resource Center, for a total of 20 years of service to the agency! She was honored as Employee of the Month on her second anniversary as a PEACE employee, and has consistently shown the same high level of professionalism and dedication in that role ever since.

We are pleased to honor Shirley Dawson once again, as our Employee of the Month for June 2024!

Photo: Executive Director Carolyn Brown with Employee of the Month Shirley Dawson.

July FOCUS Forum: Community Need and Community Action in Onondaga County

by Eddy Luce | Jul 8, 2024 | News and Information

When: Friday, July 19, 12:05 pm to 1:00 pm

Registration & Location: This online forum will be conducted via Zoom. Registration is free and open to everyone. Register here.

Topic: Join us for a FOCUS Forum on People’s Equal Action and Community Effort, Inc. (PEACE, Inc.), its pursuit of Community Action in Onondaga County, and its recently released Community Needs Assessment.

The Federal-Designated Community Action Agency for Onondaga County, PEACE, Inc. was born out of then President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty and pursues a mission “to help people in the community realize their potential for becoming self-sufficient.”

The forum will discuss community action, share findings from PEACE, Inc.’s report, and spur discussion about the necessary steps to ensure everyone within our community can benefit from the potential socioeconomic renewal offered through Micron, the I-81 project, and more.

During this free, virtual FOCUS Forum, a moderated Q&A session will follow the presentation. This will provide you with a chance to ask your questions. Don’t forget we will be taking questions submitted during registration.

You can access the PEACE, Inc.’s Community Needs Assessment here. It is free and all are encouraged to read/use it.

REGISTER

Panelists from PEACE, Inc.

Maribel Arce, Director of Grants and Planning
Carolyn Brown, Executive Director
Todd Goehle, VP of Operations & Strategy