Philanthropy

P.E.A.C.E., an acronym for Partnerships in Education to Avoid Criminal Justice System Entry, was founded in 2011 by Ms. Inez Dingle Eison in partnership with her friends Nurse Toni Williams, RN and Dr. Fayth Vaughn- Shauvo, Ph.D.. Located in the Terrace Avenue/ Bedell development in Hempstead, P.E.A.C.E. provides a safe environment for children in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade to gather after school from 3:30- 6:30 and during the summer from 8:00- 5:30. This comprehensive after school and summer program focuses on character development, academic enrichment, youth leadership and good decision making to avoid negative entanglements with the law. Students participate in a token economy system where they can earn “PEACE” dollars for positive behavior and academic achievement that can be spent on special events (movie nights, etc.) and field trips (to Washington D.C., etc.). Robotics and Chess are used to support the character education curriculum. Tutors work individually and in small groups to assist the students with their homework. Furthermore, families in need are provided weekly food boxes through a partnership with Island Harvest. Through the many partnerships and generous individual donors, P.E.A.C.E. is able to provide these incredible services at no cost to the students or their families.