Community Roundtable September 2025 Session
Highlights from our Peacenic Community Roundtable session held last Wednesday, not everyone who attended is pictured. We are grateful for the strong participation of community members and law enforcement, working hand in hand to build trust, promote peace, and create safer neighborhoods for all.
September 2025 Newsletter: Parda Credit Union
Parda Credit Union: More Than a Financial Institution At Parda Credit Union, we believe we are more than a financial institution. As a member-owned nonprofit, our mission is to serve the best interests of our members and strengthen the Ypsilanti community. We are proud to provide a full range of financial products and services, all […]
Peacenic 2025 Recap
June 2025 – 5 Friends Initiative Meeting
On Saturday, June 7th, at Parkridge Park in Ypsilanti, we launched our very first 5 Friends Initiative—and what a powerful beginning it was. Hosted with heartfelt hospitality by Metropolitan Memorial Baptist Church, this event brought together community members, faith leaders, and law enforcement in an open dialogue focused on Listening & Trust. One of the […]
May 2025 Community Roundtable Recap
We had such a wonderful and impactful time during May’s Peacenic Phase II Stakeholders Session – our final session before the summer pause. We were blessed to have seven of our committed stakeholders join us and contribute to a powerful dialogue. Special thanks to the following presenters and attendees: Ms. Cre Larkin and Ms. Nerissa Gilyard, who were […]
Youth Voices from Peacenic 2024: Looking Ahead to 2025
At Peacenic 2024, youth participants like Noah, Novi, and Nolan shared how much the event meant to them – highlighting the fun, the unity, and the great fun it provided. They enjoyed everything from the petting zoo, animals, and games to great food and the exciting mascot characters like Spider-Man. Most importantly, they valued the […]
Meet Treazure Buxton – A True Peacenic Gem!
We’re incredibly grateful for Treazure Buxton, an Eastern Michigan University psychology major with a 4.0 GPA, who’s been assisting Peacenic through the Community Work-Study Program. Treazure has been a driving force behind the scenes – helping us craft our newsletters and managing our social media posts on Facebook and Instagram. Her creativity, professionalism, and positive […]
Meet Ayeixa Rocetes – A True Star & Self-Starter
Peacenic is proud to highlight the remarkable contributions of Ayeixa Rocetes, a driven and goal-oriented young leader who has already made a meaningful impact in our community.Our introduction to Ayeixa came through the Teen Advisory Group (TAG), an initiative of the Ypsilanti Public Library that empowers youth to create engaging opportunities for local teens while […]
Washtenaw County Advocacy for Children Fundraiser Breakfast
What a privilege it was to attend the Extraordinary Breakfast and Fundraiser hosted by Washtenaw County Advocacy for Children. This meaningful gathering was led by Executive Director Tim Richey and Program Director Robin Batten, who did a phenomenal job bringing together community voices for an important cause. I was honored to be invited by one […]
Easter Egg Hunt Celebration 2025
Ypsilanti Community Schools – in collaboration with several incredible partners – hosted a wonderfully planned and flawlessly executed Easter Egg Hunt! The event was filled with joy as children and adults came together for a time of fun, egg hunting, candy giveaways, music, and dancing at Perry Leaning Center at 550 Perry Avenue Ypsilanti, MI. […]