Community Center
The P.E.A.C.E. Initiative exists to provide charitable services through education, empowerment, and economics. One way that P.E.A.C.E. aims to implement these charitable services is through a community center. The P.E.A.C.E. Community Center is being built to serve the families of the West Willow and the surrounding Ypsilanti communities. Our team plans to develop the community center on the 27 acres of property located at the rear of 2345 Tyler Road, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
P.E.A.C.E. Building Land – The area where community center will be developed.
Building Offerings
The development of the community center has already begun by a well-known Michigan architect. With its numerous features and offerings, the center is to be a model of love and truth as it serves for the greater good of the Ypsilanti community.
- Building renderings initially created for the community center
Some of the features of the community building include:
· Gymnasium
· Racquetball Court
· Portable Stage
· Kitchen
· Lockers
· Weight Room
· Commercial Kitchen
· Office
· Vestibule
· Storage areas
· Shower Room
· Bathrooms
· Classrooms
· Lobby
· And much more!
Sustainability Plan
The leadership of P.E.A.C.E. intends to make sure that the community center is equipped and positioned to sustain over the course of its lifetime. The team is implementing a sustainability plan that will include endowments and grants to ensure the building is well-maintained to continue its impact for decades to come.
Building Programming
The P.E.A.C.E. Community Center will offer holistic programs to improve the quality of life for residents in the following areas:
- Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social clubs created by and for youth
Promoting healthy living with an available nurse and exercise programs - Academic Support
Homework assistance clubs
Tutors
Read to achieve – (i.e., The Ascension Reading Program) - School Participation
We anticipate working alongside parents and schools to fill in gaps
Encourage higher learning - Safety
Creating a safe environment where all are welcome - Support for Working Families
Before and After school programing
Providing training for parents - Nutrition and Physical Activity
Having snacks available
Teaching classes on nutrition value
Home economics
Sports clubs - Work-Based Learning
Life skills – budgeting and finances
Trade skills and careers
A Community Building That Will Forever Change Ypsilanti
Watch this short video to hear from the founders of The P.E.A.C.E. Initiative about their vision for the community center and hear from residents of the West Willow community as they share their advocacy for the building!