Syracuse Center for Peace and Social Justice

In late January, the purchase agreement was finalized for the building which will become the Syracuse Center for Peace and Social Justice at 2013 E. Genesee St. (just east of Westcott St.).

The Center's Board of Directors is working on the many details to prepare for the closing. Planning is also underway for renovations to customize the building for the various organizations to be housed there and to turn it into an ecologically-friendly "Green Building."

The Center's plans call for the American Friends Service Committee and Peace Action to remain on the first floor. The Center has invited SPC to occupy the second floor, which offers ample office space along with a comfortable lounge and meeting area. The Peace Council is expected to move in the spring after renovations have been completed.

The capital campaign to raise the $307,000+ needed for the full project continues. In addition to individual solicitations, work is beginning on proposals for foundation funding.

To make a donation or learn more, see www.alliance4peace.org or call (315) 478-4571.
-Karen Hall