FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. and PEACE, Inc. present
Building Resilience for Human Service Staff and Families
Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.)
Location: Plymouth Congregational Church 232 E Onondaga St, Syracuse, NY 13202 | (Entrance on E. Onondaga St.)
Topic: Please join us for the second of two free community convenings on November 17 (10:00 to 11:30 AM). Together, we will learn, discuss, and develop the resiliency that our community needs to meet basic needs.
The convening is open to all. Direct service staff, parents, and community members are especially encouraged to attend and to raise their voices.
The November 17 convening builds on recommendations from last year’s Whole Family Summit to Meet Basic Needs, which was organized by FOCUS Greater Syracuse and PEACE, Inc. It also stems from discussions about building resilient communities held during the first October 1 convening. The November 17 convening will provide a space to learn from experts, generate solutions, and form practical partnerships among participants.
The convening is free, though registration is required. Individuals can register until November 14 for the November 17 event. Space is limited, so register today!
Doors will open at 9:30 AM for Registration and light refreshments. The convening will officially begin at 10:00 AM. A brief keynote will ground the eventual breakout sessions. Please bring flyers, brochures, and other materials from your programs to share and to discuss with others!
10:00 – 10:25 am Welcome, Keynote, and Breakout Instructions
10:25 – 11:10 am Breakout Groups, Networking, and Solution Building
11:10 – 11:30 am Conclusion, Action Steps, Feedback
If you did not attend the October 1 convening, no problem! Together, we will collaborate, produce solutions, and emerge as a more resilient community.
For additional questions or details, please contact focus@focussyracuse.org or communityengagement@peace-caa.org. Follow us at www.focussyracuse.org and https://www.peace-caa.org/events/ for more updates!
FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. is a citizen driven organization that taps citizen creativity to bring about change in Central New York by enabling citizens, organizations and government to work together to enhance the quality of our lives and our economic future.
Incorporated in 1968, PEACE, Inc. is a federally designated Community Action Agency (CAA) that serves more than 10000 clients in Syracuse, Onondaga County, and portions of Oswego County. The agency pursues a mission to “help people in the community realize their potential for becoming self-sufficient.” It does so through nine antipoverty services, including AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program, Department of Energy and Housing, Family Services, the Frank DeFrancisco Eastwood Community Center, Free Tax Preparation, Head Start and Early Head Start, PEACE, Inc. Big Brothers Big Sisters, Senior Nutrition, and Senior Support Services.
Special thanks to the Central New York Community Foundation
for funding these convenings!
