Name

PEACE

Legal name

People's Equal Action and Community Effort, Inc.

Website

https://peace-caa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (624110), Child Care Services (6244), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Early Intervention & Preschool Programs (EDAKAAAE), Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD)

Keywords

• Community action services
• Antipoverty programs
• Early childhood education
• Youth mentoring services
• Senior nutrition support

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts & Grants: Primary revenue source from federal and state government grants including Office of Community Services (Grant Numbers C1002756 and C1001476) and Office of Head Start (Grant Numbers 02CH011394-05-03 and 02CH013040-01-00) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Also receives government funding through Onondaga County, NY State, and the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities.
2. Foundation Grants & Donations: Receives grants and donations from foundations and corporate donors. Notable funders include Kresge Foundation (BOOST pilot continuation), Micron, Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, DASNY NICIP, Berkshire Bank ($3,000 grant), Seneca Savings ($5,000 donation), True Storage ($1,000 donation), Arby's Foundation ($18,000 grant), and the Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County ($3,000 grant).
3. United Way Funding: Receives support from United Way as a member of the United Way of Central New York's CA$H Coalition, supporting its Free Tax Prep program.
4. Individual Donations: Accepts donations from individuals and businesses, with sponsors and donors at $500+ recognized on the organization's website. Active Give-A-Holiday program for year-end giving.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PEACE, Inc. delivers ten free community antipoverty programs to nearly 8,000 low-income individuals and families in Syracuse, Onondaga County, and portions of Oswego County. Its core offerings include Head Start and Early Head Start preschool education, Big Brothers Big Sisters youth mentoring, Family Resource Centers (emergency assistance, food pantries, workforce, fatherhood and reentry programs), Free Tax Preparation through the VITA/United Way CA$H Coalition, Senior Nutrition and Senior Supports, Department of Energy and Housing Services, AmeriCorps Foster Grandparent mentoring, and the Eastwood Community Center.

Product overview

PEACE, Inc. (People's Equal Action and Community Effort, Inc.) is a federally designated Community Action Agency incorporated in 1968, serving nearly 8,000 clients in Syracuse, Onondaga County, and portions of Oswego County. The organization operates a multi-program portfolio of antipoverty services organized around youth development, family support, senior services, and community assistance. Core programs include Big Brothers Big Sisters mentorship, Head Start/Early Head Start preschool education, and Family Resource Centers providing emergency assistance, workforce development, and specialized family support services including Fatherhood, Reentry, and Early Childhood Career Pathways programs. Additional services include energy/housing assistance, free tax preparation, senior nutrition and supports, foster grandparent mentorship, and community center operations. The portfolio is grounded in a "Maximum Feasible Participation" philosophy, involving those served in organizational decision-making.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS): Youth mentorship program matching kids (Littles) with mentors (Bigs) through Community- and School-based mentoring.
• Head Start / Early Head Start
• Family Resource Centers
• Free Tax Prep Program
• Foster Grandparent Program
• Senior Nutrition Program
• Senior Supports
• Frank DeFrancisco Eastwood Community Center
• Department of Energy and Housing Services
• Early Childhood Career Pathways Program

Products and services

• Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Mentoring One-to-one youth mentoring program matching adult volunteer mentors ('Bigs') with youth ages 8-15 ('Littles') from low-income families in Onondaga County, delivered through community-based and school-based mentoring models.
• Head Start Preschool & Early Head Start Comprehensive early childhood education program for children from prenatal through age 5, providing learning readiness, health, nutrition, and family engagement services. Operated under U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Head Start grants at multiple classroom sites in Onondaga County.
• Family Resource Centers Five neighborhood-based hubs (County South FRC, County West FRC, Viola G. Chisholm Eastside FRC, Emma L. Johnston Southside FRC, and Westside FRC) providing emergency assistance, food pantries, advocacy, supportive services, workforce development, fatherhood programming, family reentry support, and early childhood career pathways. Provided 17,802 services in the past year.
• Department of Energy and Housing Services Energy assistance and housing support services helping low-income families in Onondaga County maintain stable housing and manage energy costs.
• Free Tax Prep Program (VITA / United Way CA$H Coalition) Free tax preparation services for income-constrained community members as part of the United Way CA$H Coalition and IRS VITA network, helping clients claim refunds and credits such as EITC. Returned $2,672,725 to the community from September 2023 through August 2024.
• AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program Intergenerational mentorship program connecting senior volunteers with children, particularly those with special needs, providing individualized support, encouragement, and companionship as part of the AmeriCorps Seniors national service program.
• Senior Nutrition Program Meal preparation and distribution services for seniors throughout Onondaga County, including the annual Harvest Meals initiative serving Thanksgiving meals at 28 senior centers. Prepared and distributed 93,409 senior meals in the past year.
• Senior Supports Program Support services for seniors in Onondaga County that help maintain independence and quality of life, providing assistance with daily living needs.
• Frank DeFrancisco Eastwood Community Center Community center providing recreational, educational, and social activities for community members, including outings for seniors, located in the Eastwood neighborhood of Syracuse.
• Early Childhood Career Pathways Program Workforce development initiative helping early childhood education professionals advance their careers through Child Development Associate (CDA) credential support and licensing assistance for family daycare providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• $2,672,725 returned to the community through Free Tax Prep (September 2023–August 2024)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Literacy Coalition of Onondaga CountymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEACE, Inc. is a partner of the Literacy Coalition's Imagination Library program, distributing free books to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Onondaga County. The Literacy Coalition also awarded a $3,000 grant to the Foster Grandparent Program.
• Child Care Solutions of CNYmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEACE, Inc.'s Early Childhood Career Pathway Program is a collaboration with Child Care Solutions of CNY. This program has been recognized as one of the most promising programs in the nation for early childhood workforce development, helping individuals earn Child Development Associate credentials and become licensed family daycares.
• National Community Action Partnership (NCAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEACE, Inc. is a member of the National Community Action Partnership, the national organization supporting Community Action Agencies. The partnership provides peer networking, best practices sharing, and advocacy support for the CAA network.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEACE, Inc. operates the local Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) program as a certified BBBS affiliate. The national organization provides program standards, training, and brand support while PEACE, Inc. delivers the local mentoring programs.
• Syracuse-Onondaga Food Systems Alliance (SOFSA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOFSA partnered with PEACE, Inc. to hold the Second Annual Food Justice Gathering and provided support for a new freezer at the Southside Family Resource Center, enhancing food security and pantry capacity.
• Onondaga Food Rescue NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with PEACE, Inc. to support food security initiatives through the Family Resource Centers, including the new freezer installation at the Southside FRC.
• Delivering GoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivered over 4 pallets of Carter's Brand children's clothing through Delivering Good to PEACE, Inc. for distribution through Head Start and Family Resource Centers, with volunteer support from Haylor, Freyer & Coon.
• Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate volunteer partner that has organized clothing drives, renovation projects at Head Start sites (Lafayette), and supported holiday programs. A consistent community partner for hands-on volunteer projects.
• The Bonadio GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate volunteer partner that has provided painting and maintenance support at PEACE, Inc. Senior Nutrition Program and Merrick Head Start sites.
• KeyBankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with PEACE, Inc. Free Tax Prep program for Super Saturday events at Beauchamp Branch Library, providing volunteers and support for VITA tax preparation services.
• FOCUS Greater SyracuseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPEACE, Inc. co-hosted the Whole Family Summit with FOCUS Greater Syracuse to address poverty in Syracuse, with coverage by WRVO Public Media. FOCUS forums provide platforms for PEACE, Inc. to share its Community Needs Assessment findings.
• Beauchamp Branch LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner library site for PEACE, Inc.'s Free Tax Prep Super Saturday events, providing space for VITA tax preparation services.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hillside Family of Agencies: Upstate New York nonprofit operating youth, family, and community-based services across Central and Western NY. Comparable in mission (youth and family stabilization) and integrated program model to PEACE's Head Start, BBBS, and FRC offerings.
• YMCA of Greater Syracuse: Community-based nonprofit operating recreational, youth, and senior programming across Onondaga County. Comparable to PEACE's Frank DeFrancisco Eastwood Community Center, Senior Nutrition, and youth services in facility-based community programming.
• InterFaith Works of Central New York: CNY nonprofit providing community services to refugees, immigrants, seniors, and people experiencing hardship. Comparable to PEACE's community center, senior supports, and emergency assistance programs operating in adjacent service segments.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse: Youth development nonprofit serving school-age children in Syracuse with after-school programming and mentoring. Comparable to PEACE's BBBS and Head Start youth programming serving overlapping age groups in Onondaga County.
• Salvation Army of Syracuse: National nonprofit providing emergency assistance, food security, senior services, and youth programming in Syracuse. Comparable to PEACE's Food Pantries, Energy/Housing services, and Senior Nutrition operations in the same geography.
• Food Bank of Central New York: Regional hunger-relief nonprofit distributing food across Onondaga and surrounding counties. Directly comparable to PEACE's Food Pantry and Senior Nutrition programs, including shared partner relationships (e.g., SOFSA, Onondaga Food Rescue Network).
• Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse: Syracuse-based nonprofit delivering food, shelter, reentry, and workforce services. Closely comparable to PEACE's Family Reentry, Workforce, and Food Pantry programs serving income-constrained populations in Onondaga County.
• Catholic Charities of Onondaga County: Faith-based multi-program social services organization serving Onondaga County with food, housing, family, and senior programs. Most direct competitor to PEACE's Family Resource Centers and Senior Nutrition services in the same catchment area.
• ACR Health: Central New York nonprofit delivering health, housing, and supportive services to vulnerable populations including people with disabilities. Comparable to PEACE's OPWDD-funded programming, Senior Supports, and family services for similar demographic groups.

Others

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National umbrella organization that PEACE operates as a certified local BBBS affiliate. Comparable on mentoring programming, training standards, and brand framework, but PEACE is a downstream affiliate rather than a competitive peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/PeaceIncSyr

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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