Helping

Children, Families, and Individuals

build futures that include self-sufficiency and positive community involvement

We’re Thankful For Our Peace Circle!

Dear Peace Family,

At Peace Neighborhood Center, we have so much to be thankful for this season.

Our Peace Circle is large and transformative. I use the circle analogy regularly when I speak about our individual influence on the world and its problems. Reminding myself and others that we don’t always have the power to change everything that we see or feel is wrong. Instead, we should focus on the circle of influence and the interactions we have with others on a daily basis in our lives.

I have always believed that if we seek to bring grace, love, and understanding to those we encounter every day we have the power to encourage others, by example, to do the same in their own circles. I believe that if we can continue to learn from each other by listening and sharing, we can still help change the world to be what we hope it to be. A more unified and caring world. But only if we first set the example in our own families, then our neighborhoods, our wider communities, cities and country.

Peace’s Circle, which includes all of you — our Staff and Board, Peace Alumni who are out in the world helping others, our community of friends, volunteers, and supporters — has always stood strong through many changes in political leadership and uncertainty. Even a worldwide pandemic. We have always been, and will continue to be, a voice and advocate for those most in need in our community. Especially the disenfranchised and underserved.

Over the last 53 years with your support, Peace has been able to expand our Circle, our programs, and the depth of wraparound support we provide — to enable young people and families to thrive.

Your constant embrace of the work we do and your shoulders of support have meant Peace can continue to help our youth and families heal, move forward, and gain true self efficacy. Helping them build futures that include self-sufficiency, self-determination, and positive community involvement — so they too can build and influence their own circles toward positive change.

We are committed to our vision of a community where personal growth, opportunity and diversity are constant — generational cycles of poverty and social and economic inequality have been broken. One person, one family at a time.

We still believe in the abundance in our Circle and community, as we work together to help improve the lives of others. And we are so very thankful for your
continuing commitment to Peace’s Circle, and all that you help to make possible.

Peace and Blessings to you and all those in your Circle this Holiday Season!

Bonnie Billups, Jr.
Executive Director

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Every year, thanks to our generous community, Peace is able to help hundreds of families in need across Washtenaw County celebrate the Holidays. This year Peace has already received Holiday Assistance requests from over 500 households!

Our goal is to be able to serve over 350 families — including those enrolled in Peace programs.

We still need your help. If you haven't yet had the opportunity, there are three ways to help (which you can participate in via the link at the bottom of this post!):

1) Shop from Peace's Amazon Wish List to have gifts delivered directly to Peace;

2) Shop locally using Peace's Holiday Gift List as your guide; or

3) Purchase $25 or $50 Gift Cards from one of the following stores: Meijer, Kroger, Target, Aldi, Dunhams, Burlington, Old Navy, Dicks, Kohls, or Walmart.

We ask that all gifts and gift cards be delivered to Peace Neighborhood Center's Maple Road Facility by Friday, December 20th. Thank you for helping Peace support families in need this Holiday Season.

For more information on all of the above please visit: peaceneighborhoodcenter.org/toy-drive/
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Every year, thanks to our generous community, Peace is able to help hundreds of families in need across Washtenaw County celebrate the Holidays. This year Peace has already received Holiday Assistance requests from over 500 households! 

Our goal is to be able to serve over 350 families — including those enrolled in Peace programs. 

We still need your help. If you havent yet had the opportunity, there are three ways to help (which you can participate in via the link at the bottom of this post!):

1) Shop from Peaces Amazon Wish List to have gifts delivered directly to Peace; 

2) Shop locally using Peaces Holiday Gift List as your guide; or

3) Purchase $25 or $50 Gift Cards from one of the following stores: Meijer, Kroger, Target, Aldi, Dunhams, Burlington, Old Navy, Dicks, Kohls, or Walmart. 

We ask that all gifts and gift cards be delivered to Peace Neighborhood Centers Maple Road Facility by Friday, December 20th. Thank you for helping Peace support families in need this Holiday Season. 

For more information on all of the above please visit: https://peaceneighborhoodcenter.org/toy-drive/Image attachment

We hope everyone enjoyed a fun and restful Thanksgiving — and now we're excited to get this season's Toy Drive underway!

Every holiday season, Peace helps hundreds of families celebrate the holidays thanks to the generosity of our large circle of friends and supporters. This year, our goal is to assist approximately 300 families in need between Dec. 20th - 23rd.

In the lead-up to that, our Toy Drive starts today — and we'd appreciate your support if you're able!

To participate in the Toy Drive, please visit our Amazon wishlist here — www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2Q2LR08XYZILM — or reference the flyer attached to this post!

If you're considering a gift card, gift cards in denominations of $25.00 - $100 because that gives us the most flexibility to help families in need. Suggested stores: Meijer, Target, Kroger, Aldi, Dunhams, Burlington, Old Navy, Master Card, Visa, Dicks, Kohls or Walmart.

A few other important notes:
- We ask that toys be unwrapped.
- We prefer that Items get delivered by 12/20 but will accept items through the season.
- For families seeking assistance: You will be able to sign up for toy distribution beginning Dec. 2.

Thank you!
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We hope everyone enjoyed a fun and restful Thanksgiving — and now were excited to get this seasons Toy Drive underway!

Every holiday season, Peace helps hundreds of families celebrate the holidays thanks to the generosity of our large circle of friends and supporters. This year, our goal is to assist approximately 300 families in need between Dec. 20th - 23rd.

In the lead-up to that, our Toy Drive starts today — and wed appreciate your support if youre able!

To participate in the Toy Drive, please visit our Amazon wishlist here — https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2Q2LR08XYZILM — or reference the flyer attached to this post!

If youre considering a gift card, gift cards in denominations of $25.00 - $100 because that gives us the most flexibility to help families in need. Suggested stores: Meijer, Target, Kroger, Aldi, Dunhams, Burlington, Old Navy, Master Card, Visa, Dicks, Kohls or Walmart.

A few other important notes:
- We ask that toys be unwrapped.
- We prefer that Items get delivered by 12/20 but will accept items through the season.
- For families seeking assistance: You will be able to sign up for toy distribution beginning Dec. 2.

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How do we sign up for toy distribution today?

This Thanksgiving season, we were able to distribute over 240 turkey baskets to families in need — and that's thanks to the generositUA Local 190l City of Ann Arbor - Police Departmenttment,Dicken Elementary PTOy PTO, all of which supported this effort!

As we prepare for Thanksgiving tomorrow, we're reflecting on the goodness of those within our wide circle of friends, volunteers, and supporters. Your daily efforts to be engaged community members fills us with gratitude, and with hope for the future.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone at your table!
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This Thanksgiving season, we were able to distribute over 240 turkey baskets to families in need — and thats thanks to the generosity of UA Local 190, City of Ann Arbor - Police Department, and Dicken Elementary PTO, all of which supported this effort!

As we prepare for Thanksgiving tomorrow, were reflecting on the goodness of those within our wide circle of friends, volunteers, and supporters. Your daily efforts to be engaged community members fills us with gratitude, and with hope for the future. 

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone at your table!Image attachment

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Happy Thanksgiving to the Peace Family.

We're full of gratitude for all those who supported last week's Thanks for Giving event. We welcomed over 230 4M Venuet 4M Venue to help keep Peace's wheels moving for our youth and families!

Since Peace's founding in 1971, transportation has been a critical component of the wraparound support we provide kids and families. Peace started with one 12-person van. Today, we have a fleet of 6 vehicles that have collectively traveled over 505,000 miles.

At this year's Thanks for Giving, we celebrated all the miles we've traveled — and look forward to all the journeys yet to come.

We're humbled and inspired by the support from everyone who participated — whether you joined us Thursday, couldn't attend but contributed anyway, or helped sponsor the event.

A huge thank you as well to our sponsors whDomino's Pizzaning possible — including Domino's Pizza, Zbank of ann arboromTribble Painting CompanyucAbsolute Title, Inc.or, Tribble Painting CompaNorthstar Bankitle, Inc., Legacy Wealth Partners, Northstar Bank, Retirement Income Solutions, Russel Video, and more!

Collectively, your support helped us raise over $200,000, making it possible for Peace to invest in a new bus, new passenger vans, and a new minivan for the Peace HUB Community Center in Ypsi Township.

Here's to all the miles ahead!
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Were full of gratitude for all those who supported last weeks Thanks for Giving event. We welcomed over 230 guests at 4M Venue to help keep Peaces wheels moving for our youth and families!

Since Peaces founding in 1971, transportation has been a critical component of the wraparound support we provide kids and families. Peace started with one 12-person van. Today, we have a fleet of 6 vehicles that have collectively traveled over 505,000 miles. 

At this years Thanks for Giving, we celebrated all the miles weve traveled — and look forward to all the journeys yet to come.

Were humbled and inspired by the support from everyone who participated —  whether you joined us Thursday, couldnt attend but contributed anyway, or helped sponsor the event. 

A huge thank you as well to our sponsors who made the evening possible — including Dominos Pizza, Zingermans Community of Businesses, Trucent, bank of ann arbor, Tribble Painting Company, Absolute Title, Inc., Legacy Wealth Partners, Northstar Bank, Retirement Income Solutions, Russel Video, and more!

Collectively, your support helped us raise over $200,000, making it possible for Peace to invest in a new bus, new passenger vans, and a new minivan for the Peace HUB Community Center in Ypsi Township.

Heres to all the miles ahead!Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
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.
Lauryn Comer

Lauren

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