Make Time for Peace

Do you live in Ann Arbor Michigan? Is it a short drive away? Are you planning a trip to the area? If so make time to visit the ultimate community initiative, Peace Neighborhood Center.

Peace Neighborhood Center' mission is to provide programs for children, families, and individuals who are affected by social and economic problems. Peace helps people discover options, enhance skills, and make choices that lead to self-sufficiency and positive community involvement.

Executive Director, Bonnie Billups Jr. explains that Peace Neighborhood Center is in it for the long haul, to ensure that those who come through the door receive the continued support need to be self sufficient and find their greatness.

Peace Neighborhood Center has been serving the Ann Arbor Community for over 38 years and over time has expanded in order to meet the challenges of integrating communities, combating drugs and violence, and addressing educational and economic equalities.

There are a variety of youth programs. REACH and Alternatives for Youth after school programs offer activities to promote the development of social skills, healthy positive attitudes, leadership skills and goal setting. These programs are support by more than 150 volunteer tutors. In addition to after school programs , Peace Neighborhood Center offers summer day camp, College/Career Prep Club, mentoring, and Performance Arts Academy.

This organizations commitment to family is evident in the variety of programs for youth as well as adults. The Center offers several groups and programs to assist with substance abuse recovery and prevention, counseling, advocacy and assistance, and homelessness.

Peace Neighborhood Centers Family Enrichment Program represents the cornerstone of family togetherness. Participants enjoy family cooking, internet/email workshops, a family fun and are reward for their participation.

Peace partners with a host of local organizations to include United Way, Ann Arbor Jack and Jill, the University of Michigan. As well Peace has an extremely diverse group of board members representing a wealth of experience and commitment to the Ann Arbor community, and is a model for new and growing nonprofits to emulate. Starting & Building a Nonprofit: A Practical Guide

The center has a lot to offer the entire community, with innovative programs and ways to get involved. Current volunteer opportunities include after-school tutoring, program assistants, and grounds maintenance. You can also make a donation no matter where in the world you are with their secure online donation page http://www.peaceneighborhoodcenter.org/donate.php.
Peace Neighborhood Center is generously supported by local area grocery stores through their community rewards programs. With very little effort, you can support Peace every time you shop, learn more at http://www.peaceneighborhoodcenter.org/grocery_cards.php.
With the Script Card Program, buy a gift certificate from there page and Peace will receive a percentage donation from the company with no cost to you. You get the exact amount of goods or services that you pay for. Find out more at https://www.peaceneighborhoodcenter.org/scrip_options.php.

Make time for peace in your neighborhood.