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Peckham Awarded $150K Homelessness Prevention Veteran Grant

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February 7, 2024
LANSING, MI- Peckham is one of 13 organizations that received a $150,000 grant from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. The grant was made available for Michigan-based nonprofits to assist service members, veterans, and their families who are or are at risk of experiencing homelessness. The grant funding will be used to support initiatives that offer…
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Peckham Inc. Welcomes New Vice President of Belonging

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January 16, 2024
LANSING, MI- Peckham has named Tina Alonzo, as its Vice President of Belonging. The organization created this new leadership position to lead the organization with intention as it strengthens its diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) strategy. Alonzo has a demonstrated history in diversity and inclusion leadership, change management, and strategic planning and implementation, with…
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Kevin Hines, Mental Health Advocate, Author and Suicide Survivor

Peckham Speaker Series Hosts Kevin Hines, Mental Health Advocate, Author and Suicide Survivor

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April 7, 2023
The Peckham Community Partnership Foundation will host best-selling author, suicide survivor, and mental health advocate Kevin Hines on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Hines will share his story of hope and celebration in a morning and afternoon session. Two years after Kevin was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the 21-year-old attempted to take his life by jumping from…
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Peckham Board Renames President and CEO as Chief Executive and Inclusion Officer

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March 20, 2023
The Peckham Board of Directors has changed the title of President and CEO to Chief Executive and Inclusion Officer (CEIO). Jo Sinha, who has been serving as the President and CEO since 2020, will continue in the leadership capacity, putting Inclusion at the forefront. “This shift in title more clearly reflects the deeply embedded values…
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Peckham Awarded $2M Grant to Launch Rehabilitative Program for Youth and Young Adults

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March 15, 2023
LANSING & FLINT, MI – Peckham has been awarded a $2 million grant from the United States Department of Labor. The grant will be awarded over the next 42 months to launch the Growth Opportunities (GO) Program. The GO Program will prepare corrections-involved youth and young adults for employment while also mitigating violence in the…
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Peckham Embers Receives Inaugural NYEC Innovative Program Award

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March 8, 2023
LANSING, MI–Peckham’s EMBERS program will receive the first Innovative Program Award from the National Youth Employment Coalition (NYEC). The award recognizes Peckham’s work in helping young female victims recover through a trauma-informed support group. “The committee was extremely impressed with Peckham’s approach to healing for those affected by trafficking and sexual assault,” said Mary Ann…
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Peckham Hosts Contact Center Job Fair March 9

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February 15, 2023
GRAND RAPIDS, MI- Peckham Inc., will host an information session and hiring event for individuals interested in Customer Service Representative (CSR) positions for an in-bound contact center on Thursday, March 9. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Peckham, 3777 Sparks Dr. SE | Grand Rapids, MI, 49546. There are…
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MSU researchers partner to advance disability inclusion

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December 14, 2022
Faculty at Michigan State University are partnering to advance disability inclusion and create an improved future of work. A team of experts from MSU’s Broad College of Business, College of Engineering and College of Education have been awarded a three-year, $400,000 Strategic Partnership Grant from the MSU Foundation to develop solutions to employ people with…
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Peckham Receives Governor’s Service Award for National Service

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November 29, 2022
Lansing, MI- Peckham received the National Service Impact Award during the Governor’s Service Awards Nov. 17. Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission celebrated 46 individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations who are leaders in volunteerism, service or philanthropy. Peckham was recognized for its success with the Americorps Economic Opportunity Coaching program. The Governor’s…
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Peckham Receives EPIC Award for DEI efforts by Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce

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October 29, 2022
Grand Rapids, MI- Peckham has been named the DEI Champion – Organization of the Year by the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce during its EPIC Award celebration. EPIC is the premier business award celebration recognizing exceptional organizations that foster community growth, demonstrate innovation, and have championed others as mentors and collaborators. There were more than…
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