Helping

Children, Families, and Individuals

build futures that include self-suffiiciency and positive community involvement

“A Transformative Gift for Peace Neighborhood Center!”

Dear Peace Family –

I’m very excited to share that Peace has been selected to receive a $2 million gift as an awardee from the Yield Giving Open Call. 

In March 2023, Yield Giving launched an Open Call for community-led, community-focused organizations—like Peace Neighborhood Center—whose explicit purpose is to enable individuals and families to achieve substantive improvement in their well-being. Thanks to a former Board member, Peace received the link to apply and submitted a grant application last June.

Peace was selected from among 6,353 community-based organizations from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico—after a process that included multiple levels of review and feedback: a peer review round conducted by other applicants, review by an external Evaluation Panel recruited for their experience relevant to this cause, and final due diligence by the Yield Giving Open Call donor team.

I can’t overstate how ecstatic we were when we received the great news! This is a transformative gift for Peace Neighborhood Center—the largest single investment our agency has ever received.

We are honored, humbled, and incredibly grateful for the generous recognition of the work we do to help people change their lives. In the feedback Peace received throughout the process, we were recognized for the strength and diversity of our leadership and staff, our 52 years of experience and growth, the impact Peace has had on thousands of people’s lives, and the longevity of the community support we receive from our donors and funding partners.

I would be remiss if I didn’t thank all of you. Make no mistake, Peace Neighborhood Center would never be in a position to receive this kind of validation for the work we do without our dedicated staff, our former and current Board members, the many Peace Alumni who continue to stay in touch with the agency and support our work—and of course, our generous community of donors and funding partners who have faithfully sustained our mission and work over the last 52+ years. Thank you!

The Yield Open Call’s unrestricted support will make it possible for Peace to continue to build upon what you helped us start with our 50th Campaign: to build our long-term financial sustainability and invest in new initiatives— including the new HUB Community Resource Center Peace is currently developing in Ypsilanti Township.

On behalf of everyone here at Peace Neighborhood Center, we appreciate all the ways you continue to support our mission and work. We couldn’t do it without you.

With Gratitude,

Bonnie Billups, Jr.
Executive Director

Read our 2022 Annual Report and discover how Peace utilizes your donations. Check out our Stories and Snapshots and learn about the breadth of Peace’s impact over the past 50+ years.

 

 

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Listen to Executive Director Bonnie Billups, Jr. and Peace Board President Nicole Banks on the Lucy Ann Lance show today as they discuss the impact of the transformative $2 million gift the organization recently received through MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving Open Call.

The interview airs Thur., 3/21 at 10:10 AM on 1290 WLBY and streams at 1290WLBY.com. You'll also find 1290 WLBY Ann Arbor on the iHeart app. After the interview airs, listen at this link: www.lucyannlance.com/audio/031824/peace.mp3
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Listen to Executive Director Bonnie Billups, Jr. and Peace Board President Nicole Banks on the Lucy Ann Lance show today as they discuss the impact of the transformative $2 million gift the organization recently received through MacKenzie Scotts Yield Giving Open Call.

The interview airs Thur., 3/21 at 10:10 AM on 1290 WLBY and streams at 1290WLBY.com.  Youll also find 1290 WLBY Ann Arbor on the iHeart app. After the interview airs, listen at this link: https://www.lucyannlance.com/audio/031824/peace.mp3

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We’re excited to share that Peace Neighborhood Center received a $2 million unrestricted gift from the Yield Giving Open Call!

The #YieldGivingOpenCall – managed by LeverforChange – focused on elevating community-based organizations who work with people and in places experiencing the greatest need in the United States. Peace Neighborhood Center was selected from among 6,353 community-based organizations from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. Founded in 1971, Peace has a 52-year history of successfully helping thousands of youth, adults, & families in Washtenaw County build futures that include self-sufficiency and positive community involvement. This is a transformative gift for Peace, and will enable us to continue to build the organization’s financial sustainability and invest in new initiatives – including a new HUB Community Resource Center in Ypsilanti Township. We’re honored and incredibly grateful for the generous recognition of the work Peace does in helping people change their lives. And it wouldn’t be possible without our community of local donors, community partners, and funders who have faithfully supported our mission and work over the last 52 years!

Learn more here: www.leverforchange.org/challenges/explore-challenges/yieldgivingopencall

#YieldGiving #SocialImpact #OpenCall #PeaceNeighborhood
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We’re excited to share that Peace Neighborhood Center received a $2 million unrestricted gift from the Yield Giving Open Call!

The #YieldGivingOpenCall – managed by LeverforChange – focused on elevating community-based organizations who work with people and in places experiencing the greatest need in the United States. Peace Neighborhood Center was selected from among 6,353 community-based organizations from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. Founded in 1971, Peace has a 52-year history of successfully helping thousands of youth, adults, & families in Washtenaw County build futures that include self-sufficiency and positive community involvement. This is a transformative gift for Peace, and will enable us to continue to build the organization’s financial sustainability and invest in new initiatives – including a new HUB Community Resource Center in Ypsilanti Township. We’re honored and incredibly grateful for the generous recognition of the work Peace does in helping people change their lives. And it wouldn’t be possible without our community of local donors, community partners, and funders who have faithfully supported our mission and work over the last 52 years! 

Learn more here: https://www.leverforchange.org/challenges/explore-challenges/yieldgivingopencall 

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March is National Reading Month and Peace has been busy with activities highlighting the joys and benefits of reading as a family. Earlier in the month, the Family Enrichment Program took a visit to the Westgate branch of the Ann Arbor District Library. Families had the chance to get library cards, check out books and create their own books together—a terrific afternoon of reading fun!

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March is National Reading Month and Peace has been busy with activities highlighting the joys and benefits of reading as a family. Earlier in the month, the Family Enrichment Program took a visit to the Westgate branch of the Ann Arbor District Library. Families had the chance to get library cards, check out books and create their own books together—a terrific afternoon of reading fun!

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Our impact on

Your Community

18,000 individuals

helped through Washtenaw County

13,000 meals

in youth service

60 young adults

guided into college

The Peace Center is like a home away from home. It really is special, both in the summer and during after school programs. This place feels like it is our roots. Even as you grow, you still are with your roots.
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Locations

We are in your neighborhood

Main Facility

1111 N. Maple Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 662-3564

Wellness Center

1111 N. Maple Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

West Arbor Satellite Center

717 N. Maple Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Maple Meadows Satellite Center

880 S. Maple Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Baker Commons Satellite Center

106 Packard St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

HUB Community Resource Center - Coming Soon

1515 S. Harris Rd.
Ypsilanti MI 48198