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Community Partnership Drives Investment in Early Childhood Programs

by Angel Belford | Apr 1, 2026 | News and Information

PEACE, Inc. proudly participated in the kickoff of Micron Technology’s Syracuse-area Community Week, marking an exciting moment for investment and partnership in our region. During the event, Micron announced $35 million in local investments, including a $200,000 award to support PEACE, Inc.’s Early Childhood Career Pathways Program (ECCPP).

Through a strong partnership with Child Care Solutions, ECCPP continues to make a meaningful impact in Onondaga County. The program helps expand access to quality child care by training early childhood professionals and supporting individuals who are working to open licensed home family daycares. These efforts not only create new child care slots but also strengthen the local workforce.

This investment reflects a shared commitment to building a stronger, more supportive community. By increasing access to child care and creating career pathways, ECCPP helps individuals move toward self-sufficiency while meeting a critical need for families across the region.

For more about Micron’s investments, visit:
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For more about Micron’s Syracuse-area Community Week, visit:
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PEACE, Inc. Celebrates Child Care Solutions’ New Central Location

by Angel Belford | Jan 12, 2026 | News and Information

PEACE, Inc. was thrilled to join Child Care Solutions for the ribbon-cutting of their new offices at 1101 Erie Blvd E #100, Syracuse, NY. The move represents more than just a new address, it reflects a strong commitment to being a foundational support for Central New York’s childcare system and the families who rely on it.

The new location offers state-of-the-art training spaces and professional resources, providing childcare providers with a reliable home to grow their skills and strengthen the region’s early childhood workforce. By situating the offices in a central, accessible location, Child Care Solutions ensures families and providers alike have the support they need as the community continues to grow.

The ribbon-cutting celebration brought together Onondaga County partners, community leaders, board members, and early childhood providers, highlighting the collaborative effort to build a stable, thriving future for both the workforce and children in our region. PEACE, Inc. congratulates Child Care Solutions on this exciting milestone and looks forward to continuing this important partnership.

PEACE, Inc. staff and families join more than 400 other advocates for 2024 Child Care Advocacy Day

by peaceinc | Feb 7, 2024 | News and Information

PEACE, Inc. staff members and their families went to Albany yesterday for the Empire State Campaign for Child Care’s 2024 Advocacy Day. Alongside local partners and advocates including the Early Childhood Alliance of CNY; Child Care Solutions of CNY; Partners in Learning, Inc.; the Salvation Army; and Micron Technologies, critical conversations/education took place with lawmakers and with a public rally. Among the most important calls raised: the importance of investing in the child care workforce and the need to make it easier for families to access quality early childhood child care and education.

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PEACE, Inc. Team at 2024 Child Care Advocacy Day

It was a great day for PEACE, Inc. and our community

by peaceinc | Aug 3, 2023 | News and Information

It was a great day for PEACE, Inc. and our community yesterday, as NYS Governor Kathy Hochul, Onondaga County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, and Micron Chief People Officer announced their continuing commitment towards affordable childcare in our region. As part of the event, Micron pledged continued financial support to PEACE, Inc. and Child Care Solutions of CNY’s Early Childhood Career Pathways Program, which has helped open 34 Home Family Daycares and create 280 to 560 childcare slots in our community over the past 4 years. We thank the Governor, Micron, and our local officials for their commitment towards our community’s future.

To learn more about the event and the details of this childcare commitment, visit https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-and-micron-announce-substantial-progress-child-care-commitments-central-new.

To learn more about the program as well as testimonials about the impact of our partnership’s program, visit https://youtu.be/GFdxX-fmBZg.

We also appreciate the kind words about our successful program offered by Micron in this report. https://youtu.be/GFdxX-fmBZg