Our Mission:

Help people in the community realize their potential for becoming self-sufficient

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Annual Report 2025
2024 Community Needs Assessment Onondaga County
2024 Community Needs Assessment Onondaga County

Programs and Services:

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Big Brothers Big Sisters

Department of Energy and Housing Services

Head Start program

Head Start – Early Head Start

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Family Services

Free Tax Prep Program

AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program

Senior Nutrition Program

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Senior Supports Program

Frank DeFrancisco Eastwood Community Center

Our Impact On The Community in 2024

PEACE, Inc. Family Resource Centers provided 17,802 in the last year.

93,409
Senior Meals were prepared and distributed.

Head Start families received 20,181 services throughout the 2023-2024 school year

$ 2,672,725
was returned September 2023 and August 2024.

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Latest News & Stories

PEACE, Inc. Welcomes Four New Foster Grandparent Volunteers

PEACE, Inc. Welcomes Four New Foster Grandparent Volunteers

PEACE, Inc. AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program recently welcomed four new volunteers who are ready to share their time, wisdom, and kindness with children in our community. These volunteers will serve at Merrick Head Start, Van Duyn Elementary, and Webster...

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October Employee Spotlight: Ryann Leach

October Employee Spotlight: Ryann Leach

Ryann Leach has been part of the PEACE, Inc. family for 21 years. Her journey began as a Head Start parent when Chris Jacob recruited her. Today, one of her two children works in a Head Start classroom, making this connection to PEACE even more special.   Working...

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Coming Together for the PEACE, Inc. Rooftop BBQ

Coming Together for the PEACE, Inc. Rooftop BBQ

Thank You for Making the PEACE, Inc. Rooftop BBQ a Success PEACE, Inc. would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Rooftop BBQ Fundraiser a memorable and successful evening. The sold-out event brought community members,...

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Exploring Culture Through a Shared Community Experience

Exploring Culture Through a Shared Community Experience

The Frank DeFrancisco Eastwood Community Center kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with a special cultural exhibit celebrating Mexico and Colombia. The exhibit featured two tables filled with colorful and meaningful items that offered seniors an opportunity to explore...

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Celebrating Community at the Senior Picnic

Celebrating Community at the Senior Picnic

The seniors from the Frank DeFrancisco Eastwood Community Center enjoyed their Annual Senior Picnic at Ryder Park. The gathering gave seniors an opportunity to spend time together, enjoy the beautiful day, and take a break from their regular routines. Beyond the...

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KeyBank Honors Carolyn D. Brown for Her Community Impact

KeyBank Honors Carolyn D. Brown for Her Community Impact

At KeyBank’s annual Key4Women Community Event on September 9, PEACE, Inc. Executive Director Carolyn D. Brown was honored with the 2026 KeyBank Key4Women Community Impact Award. The award recognizes a community member whose leadership and dedication have made a...

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This website is supported by Grant Numbers C1002756 and C1001476 from the Office of Community Services and Grant Numbers 02CH011394-05-03 and 02CH013040-01-00 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of PEACE, Inc. and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families, the Office of Community Services, and the Office of Head Start.

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