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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE ANN ARBOR PEACE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
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HON. DEBBIE DINGELL
of michigan
in the house of representatives
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the anniversary of the Peace Neighborhood Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Their 50 years of service to our community and its families is worthy of commendation.
In Ann Arbor, the Peace Neighborhood Center has served children, families, and individuals affected by social and economic challenges since 1971. The center seeks to foster a community of personal growth and opportunity to break the cycle of poverty and social inequality.
In the past 50 years, more than 16,000 members of the Ann Arbor community have participated in programs that enhance skills, promote education, and teach fiscal independence. Starting off as a place for community members to meet and discuss their concerns, the work of the Peace Neighborhood Center has expanded to after-school programs, jobs programs, substance abuse prevention programs, and so much more.
A half-century after its founding, the Peace Neighborhood Center is a pillar of the Ann Arbor community. At the onset of the Corona virus pandemic, the organization shifted gears by expanding their food distribution program and later spearheaded the effort to vaccinate community members by setting up a vaccine clinic. With the help of their dedicated leadership and their many enthusiastic volunteers, the Peace Neighborhood Center has lent its unwavering support to those in need, supporting and uplifting all members of our community.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Peace Neighborhood Center. We are grateful for the center's half-century of impactful work and wish Peace Neighborhood Center continued success in service in the years ahead.
SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 106
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