Efficiency Be Damned

Like many people, I have watched Elon Musk’s dismantling of the federal government with everything from bemusement to unspeakable foreboding. The bemusement comes from Musk’s own claims that he is making the government more efficient. If that was the real intent of the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk would be equivalent of the kid whose […]

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It Takes a Community

I would like to THANK YOU all for your support in 2024.  We had a great year and truly appreciate everything our volunteers, donors and staff have done to make it a great year. With your support Peace House Community was able to support to over 33,500 Community Members, provide over 21,000 meals, hundreds of

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40 Years and Counting!

That’s right! Peace House Community will celebrate its 40th anniversary on October 17, 2025. To mark the event, we are planning several celebrations throughout the year to remember where we’ve been and envision where we’re headed. To begin, we’ve updated our logo. We’re keeping the image that so perfectly captures PHC’s essence. The house containing

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The House that Peace Built

Open to the public in the heart of the city, Where crime and hopelessness is a pity, Stands a house amidst the chaos of urban strife. It is inviting you to enter and seek a better life. All are welcome, including the elderly and young, The tired and lonely even the rich and the sick.

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Director’s Corner

2024 was quite a ride for Peace House Community. We started the year projecting a $100,000 deficit, and contemplating having to close PHC’s doors permanently. However, thanks to the amazing generosity of many people and organizations, we ended the year with a $40,000 surplus. But even as we celebrated the continuation of our work, we

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Your Place in the World

I’ve recently been reading various autobiographies. I started with Clint Malarchuk’s The Crazy Game, and am now working my way through What Does This Button Do? by Bruce Dickenson and My Effin’ Life by Geddy Lee. Malarchuk was a goalie in the National Hockey League who almost died on ice during a game after a

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