The Peace Center

What The Peace Center does

The Peace Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1982 and headquartered at 102 W Maple Ave, Langhorne, Pennsylvania. It delivers peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and violence prevention programming across three service lines: School Programs (Pre-K through high school), Community Programs (mediation, conflict coaching, racial equity workshops, restorative justice conferencing, peacekeeping skills, and TeenWork for parents of teens), and the Bullying Prevention Resource Center (BPRC), a county-wide reporting, referral, and resolution service co-founded with the Bucks County District Attorney's Office and County Commissioners. The organization states that its programs have been implemented in over 300 schools, businesses, and communities across the tri-state area, with additional international training work in Rwanda, South Africa, Northern Ireland, Japan, Israel, Palestine, Vietnam, and Canada.

The Peace Center's "products" are structured human-facilitated curricula rather than software. Age-tiered school offerings include Little Lessons for Big Hearts (ages 3-7), STAR and CMCY (elementary), Boy Meets Self and Girls Unlimited (middle school), and T.H.R.I.V.E., INVEST, S.P.E.A.K., and Peer Mediation (high school). Community-facing programs include Compassionate Listening Circles, Mediation and Conflict Coaching, Peacekeeping Skills, Racial Equity Workshops, Restorative Justice Conferencing, Staff Training, and TeenWork. The organization does not rely on proprietary technology platforms; program delivery is in-person at schools, community venues, and partner organizations, with information dissemination via website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X), and email newsletters.

The organization is donation- and sponsorship-funded. Revenue streams include individual donations (general, memorial/honor, and membership), corporate and foundation sponsorships structured across Peace Guardian, Peace Defender, Peace Leader, and Peace Partner tiers (with named sponsors including John & Mary Magee, James Michener, Pebble Hill Church, Common, and Rostair), and program-specific sponsorships. All programs are delivered free of charge to participants. The center operates with 11-50 employees under an Executive Director (Barbara Simmons, 30+ year tenure) and is governed by a Board of Directors that includes former PA State Police leadership, a sitting Bucks County Common Pleas Judge, an NAACP Pioneer Award recipient, and local civic leaders.

Name

The Peace Center

Legal name

The Peace Center

Website

https://thepeacecenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Peace Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 in Langhorne, PA, delivering peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and violence prevention programs to K-12 schools, community members, and organizations across Bucks County and the tri-state area, funded by donations and sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Peacebuilding Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Wraparound Student Support & Case Management Services (At-Risk K–12) (EDAJAEAJ)

Keywords

• Peacebuilding education
• Bullying prevention services
• Conflict resolution training
• Social-emotional learning
• Restorative justice programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Langhorne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The Peace Center operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization relying primarily on donations from individuals, community members, and supporters. The website features multiple donation options including general donations, memorial/honor gifts, and membership programs.
2. Corporate and Foundation Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support at various tiers (Peace Guardian, Peace Defender, Peace Leader, Peace Partner). Sponsors like John & Mary Magee, James Michener, Pebble Hill Church, Common, Rostair, and others support the organization's programs.
3. Program Sponsorships: Organizations can sponsor specific programs or events. Contact information is provided for program sponsorship inquiries at [email protected].

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Peace Center delivers facilitator-led peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and violence prevention programs to schools, businesses, and community members in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Programs are organized into three portfolios: age-tiered school curricula (Pre-K through high school), community programs (mediation, coaching, racial equity workshops, restorative justice), and the Bullying Prevention Resource Center, a county-wide service co-founded with the Bucks County District Attorney's office. All services are provided free of charge to participants and funded through donations, sponsorships, and grants.

Product overview

The Peace Center offers a portfolio of peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and violence prevention programs organized into three main areas: School Programs (Pre-K through High School), Community Programs, and the Bullying Prevention Resource Center. School Programs include age-specific curricula such as Little Lessons for Big Hearts (ages 3-7), STAR (grades 2-4), CMCY (grades 4-5), Boy Meets Self and Girls Unlimited (middle school), and T.H.R.I.V.E., INVEST, S.P.E.A.K., and Peer Mediation (high school). Community Programs offer Compassionate Listening Circles, Mediation & Conflict Coaching, Peacekeeping Skills, Racial Equity Workshops, Restorative Justice Conferencing, Staff Training, and TeenWork. The Bullying Prevention Resource Center provides county-wide support with tailored programs, coaching, accompaniment to meetings, workshops, and staff training. The organization functions as a non-profit service provider rather than a software technology company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Little Lessons for Big Hearts A social and emotional intelligence program for ages 3-7 consisting of six 45-minute sessions where children interact with puppets Moe and Ellie to learn about kindness, emotion recognition, anger management, and anti-bullying strategies; delivered to Pre-K and early elementary classrooms.
• STAR (Stop Think Ask Resolve) A classroom-based social and emotional program for grades 2-4 that strengthens students' character and helps create bully-free classrooms by developing physical, emotional, and moral safety.
• CMCY (Celebrating Me, Celebrating You) A classroom-based program for grades 4-5 that teaches students to be compassionate members of a diverse community and celebrates differences to prevent bullying and prejudice.
• Boy Meets Self A program for middle school boys grades 6-8 that teaches emotion recognition and management, dispels stereotypes about masculine behavior, and provides tools for peaceful conflict resolution.
• Girls Unlimited An interactive program for middle school girls grades 6-8 designed to decrease aggression through small group sessions that build peaceful conflict resolution, empathy, self-esteem, and standing up for themselves and others.
• T.H.R.I.V.E. A high school program (grades 9-10) providing tools, strategies, and life skills for students through five sessions covering good decision-making, managing emotions, healthy relationships, and diversity appreciation.
• INVEST Student Success Program A school-based social/emotional support program for referred high school students offering modules in Bullying Prevention, Communication Skills, Emotional Management, Decision Making, Problem Solving, and Conflict Resolution.
• S.P.E.A.K. (Students for Peace Empowered to Act with Knowledge) An after-school program that trains high school students and young adults to be advocates, peace builders, and change makers in their schools, communities, and the world.
• Peer Mediation A program that empowers students to resolve conflict through training as neutral, third-party interveners.
• Compassionate Listening Circles: Talking Across Divides A 2-hour dialogue program helping participants gain the ability to listen deeply to each other's stories and gain new perspectives and understanding.
• Mediation & Conflict Coaching Provides guidance to help manage disagreements in neighborhoods, businesses, or with family members.
• Peacekeeping Skills A 2-hour program teaching community members how to stay safe at protests, town hall meetings, vigils and rallies with skills in de-escalation, staying grounded, and non-violent discipline strategies.
• Racial Equity Workshops Workshops embracing diversity and cultural humility to develop deeper understanding of how race, culture, ethnicity, and biases affect interactions; offered to school administrations and businesses.
• Restorative Justice Conferencing When deep conflict has occurred in a community or workplace, Peace Educators guide disputants through a process to help victims feel heard and allow the accused to take responsibility and repair harm.
• Staff Training Provides recommendations for educators on topics including bullying awareness, conflict management, and restorative justice; adaptable for small business employers and employees as well as other organizations.
• TeenWork A program for parents of teenagers experiencing relationship challenges, focusing on communication, empathy, anger management, cooperation, and difficult subjects such as substance abuse and teen suicide.
• Bullying Prevention Resource Center (BPRC) A resource center available to all Bucks County residents to report, refer, and resolve bullying, offering Tailored Bullying Prevention Programs for elementary, middle, and high school levels; one-on-one coaching sessions; accompaniment to school meetings; workshops; and staff training.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students who participate in programs become more confident in resolving conflicts and exhibit increased kindness at school
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bucks County District Attorney's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded the Bullying Prevention Resource Center (BPRC) in collaboration with the Bucks County District Attorney's office and County Commissioners. The BPRC offers support and guidance to local school districts, law enforcement, and those involved in bullying-related incidents.
• Bucks County County CommissionerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded the Bullying Prevention Resource Center alongside the District Attorney's office to provide county-wide bullying prevention and resolution services.
• Bucks County School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with local school districts to deliver programs including T.H.R.I.V.E., INVEST, S.P.E.A.K., peer mediation, and other social-emotional learning programs tailored for elementary, middle, and high school levels.
• Congregation Kol EmetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosting 'The Rising Tide of Hate: Fascism in America' educational series with the Tikkun Olam (Social Action) Committee. Events held at the congregation's Yardley, PA location.
• Newtown Friends MeetinghouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner venue for community events such as 'Handcrafting for Peace' held at the Newtown Friends Meetinghouse location.
• Arcadia UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Director Barbara Simmons serves as a Professor at Arcadia University's International Peace and Conflict Resolution master's program, teaching Advanced Mediation, Conflict Facilitation and Restorative Justice for 20 years.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center: PACER runs a national bullying prevention center that provides parent/student resources, school toolkits, and awareness campaigns, directly overlapping with The Peace Center's Bullying Prevention Resource Center and school-age audience.
• Committee for Children: Committee for Children is the developer of the widely adopted Second Step SEL curriculum for Pre-K through 8th grade students, the most established direct competitor in K-12 social-emotional learning programs of the type The Peace Center delivers to Bucks County schools.
• Sandy Hook Promise: Sandy Hook Promise is a national violence prevention nonprofit that delivers K-12 school programs (e.g., Say Something, Start With Hello) targeting the same mission as The Peace Center's bullying prevention and school-based safety work, with similar facilitator-led delivery and government partnerships.
• Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility: Morningside Center is a New York-based nonprofit providing classroom-based SEL, conflict resolution, and restorative justice programs to K-12 schools, closely aligned with The Peace Center's peacemaking and restorative justice portfolio.
• Rachel's Challenge: Rachel's Challenge delivers K-12 school programs focused on kindness, anti-bullying, and school climate, comparable in mission and delivery model to The Peace Center's K-12 peacemaking and bullying prevention curriculum.
• Learning for Justice (Southern Poverty Law Project): Learning for Justice provides free K-12 anti-bias, SEL, and civil rights educational frameworks and resources to schools, overlapping with The Peace Center's Racial Equity Workshops and bullying/equity programming.

Broad incumbents

• Anti-Defamation League (ADL): ADL is a large civil rights organization with a substantial education division delivering anti-bias, bullying prevention (World of Difference), and Holocaust education to schools nationwide, sitting in the same category as The Peace Center but at far greater scale.

Others

• National Association of School Psychologists (NASP): NASP is a professional association that publishes school-wide bullying prevention frameworks and resources used by educators and districts, functioning as an adjacent enabling organization that influences The Peace Center's school district buyers rather than competing directly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/peace_center
• Facebookfacebook.com/thepeacecenterbuckscounty
• Instagraminstagram.com/the_peace_center
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thepeacecenter

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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