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 year. Thanks to your efforts we were able to serve over 350 area families this past holiday 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!

Bonnie Billups, Jr.
Executive Director

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Each semester at Peace, we are grateful to have the support of MSW and BSW interns, who work closely with Peace’s Program Staff to support K-12 students in our After-school programs. Peace has maintained a long-standing partnership with both the University of Michigan School of Social Work and the Eastern Michigan University School of Social Work and also hosts students from area schools like Concordia. Our interns gain valuable hands-on learning experiences during their field placement, while helping Peace provide individualized one-on-one and small group support for kids. This semester, some of our interns are working at the new Peace HUB Community Resource Center in Ypsilanti to help with the HUB’s Food Pantry and supporting HUB Staff. After graduation, many Peace Interns have gone on to become full-time staff at Peace, where they continue to help youth and families in various roles. Peace’s two licensed clinicians, who currently offer individual and family counseling as part of Peace’s Wellness Program, both started at Peace as U-M MSW interns. ... See MoreSee Less

Each semester at Peace, we are grateful to have the support of MSW and BSW interns, who work closely with Peace’s Program Staff to support K-12 students in our After-school programs. Peace has maintained a long-standing partnership with both the University of Michigan School of Social Work and the Eastern Michigan University School of Social Work and also hosts students from area schools like Concordia. Our interns gain valuable hands-on learning experiences during their field placement, while helping Peace provide individualized one-on-one and small group support for kids. This semester, some of our interns are working at the new Peace HUB Community Resource Center in Ypsilanti to help with the HUB’s Food Pantry and supporting HUB Staff. After graduation, many Peace Interns have gone on to become full-time staff at Peace, where they continue to help youth and families in various roles. Peace’s two licensed clinicians, who currently offer individual and family counseling as part of Peace’s Wellness Program, both started at Peace as U-M MSW interns.Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome neighborhood residents to the new Peace HUB Community Resource Center’s Food Pantry! In partnership with Food Gatherers, the HUB Food Pantry will provide residents easier access to a wider selection of nutritious food, including: pantry staples, protein, and produce.

The HUB Food Pantry, located at 1515 S. Harris Road in Ypsilanti Township, will be open twice/week: Mondays 11am — 2 pm and Thursdays 3—7pm.
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Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome neighborhood residents to the new Peace HUB Community Resource Center’s Food Pantry! In partnership with Food Gatherers, the HUB Food Pantry will provide residents easier access to a wider selection of nutritious food, including: pantry staples, protein, and produce. 

The HUB Food Pantry, located at 1515 S. Harris Road in Ypsilanti Township, will be open twice/week: Mondays 11am — 2 pm and Thursdays  3—7pm.Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

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Is there a sign up?

Do you have to live in Washtenaw county to come here?

Do people need to register or is it drop in?

Please include how one can donate to the pantry. Thank you.

Hi! This was posted in a very well known group in Wayne county and will catch a lot of attention. Is this for everyone? Do you need to bring anything with you to receive help?

Do you have to live in Washtenaw county to come here?

So exciting! Congratulations!!

So very much needed, thank you 😊

Its so organized 🥰 Really excited for the community. Thank you !

This is much needed, thank you!!!!

Barry Johnson

Hi! I write for Concentrate, and my colleague Rylee wrote about Peace Hub back in 2022:https://www.secondwavemedia.com/concentrate/devnews/hubcenter0660.aspx I'd like to write a follow-up article about your food pantry. Can someone reach out to me today? I'll also send a private message. Thanks!

Nice

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At Peace, we’re mindful of how cold temperatures impact those without a home and those who live on limited household budgets. We’re grateful for our community and funding partners who help Peace provide emergency support for households most in need–including those facing unexpected utility bills. Special shoutout to Ann Arbor Thrift Shop, whose annual grant support enables Peace to provide emergency utility and eviction prevention assistance. ... See MoreSee Less

At Peace, we’re mindful of how cold temperatures impact those without a home and those who live on limited household budgets. We’re grateful for our community and funding partners who help Peace provide emergency support for households most in need–including those facing unexpected utility bills. Special shoutout to Ann Arbor Thrift Shop, whose annual grant support enables Peace to provide emergency utility and eviction prevention assistance.

We love the shout out from Bank of Ann Arbor—a valued community partner and supporter of Peace for over 20 years! And just like them, we also love to “help young people dream big.” In 2024, Peace celebrated 15 high school and 4 college graduates! We can’t wait to see all they achieve, and we look forward to our continued partnbank of ann arbor of Ann Arbor for years to come! ... See MoreSee Less

We love the shout out from Bank of Ann Arbor—a valued community partner and supporter of Peace for over 20 years! And just like them, we also love to “help young people dream big.” In 2024, Peace celebrated 15 high school and 4 college graduates! We can’t wait to see all they achieve, and we look forward to our continued partnbank of ann arbor  of Ann Arbor for years to come!

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SO special ❤️❤️

Love this!!

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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.
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