KidsPeace

05/04/2026

As of May 1, 2026, we are proud to share that KidsPeace has become an affiliate of Inperium, Inc., a nonprofit organization that supports mission‑driven agencies through shared services, expertise, and access to essential resources.

This affiliation strengthens our long‑term sustainability while preserving what matters most — our mission, identity, and the programs that give hope, help, and healing to the children and families we serve. It marks an exciting new chapter in the KidsPeace journey, positioning us to grow, innovate, and expand our impact for years to come.

Read more about this exciting affiliation here: https://bit.ly/3QMDNZn

04/27/2026

The countdown is on. In just 52 days, we’ll come together for our 3rd Annual KidsPeace Dodgeball Tournament, and we couldn’t be more excited.

We’re committed to making this year our best yet, with more competition, more local food trucks, and more fun for everyone who joins us.

New this year: we’re excited to introduce our official KidsPeace Dodgeball Tournament T‑shirt and tank top, featuring a one‑of‑a‑kind design created just for this event. It’s a great way to show your support whether you’re playing, cheering, or representing KidsPeace all year long.

Interested in sponsorship opportunities or have questions about the event? Please visit https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E9051&id=16 or email Elizabeth Ruggiero, Director of Development at elizabeth.ruggiero@kidspeace.org

https://www.bonfire.com/3rd-annual-kidspeace-dodgeball-tournament160/

All proceeds aid KidsPeace programs for children and families in the Lehigh Valley. KidsPeace 3rd Annual Dodgeball Tournament 2026-Official T-Shirt

03/26/2026

As March winds down, we look forward to April, which is Autism Awareness Month. April gives us a special opportunity to honor and support the incredible young people served through our KidsPeace Autism Services.

To celebrate, we are launching the Play, Learn and Grow Autism Services Supply Drive to help restock essential items used across our programs. These items—snacks, sensory supports, fidgets, toys, and gift cards—help create positive therapeutic experiences every day.

To help us continue this meaningful work, we ask that you consider participating in one of the following ways:

Shop our Amazon Wishlist:
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/16TFTMZ7AZNQQ?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_A7VE5TKZQ33N772XR2S5

Send or drop off gift cards (Target, Five Below, Walmart) to:
KidsPeace – Office of Development
4085 Independence Drive
Schnecksville, PA 18078

Make a direct gift to Autism Services:
https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/kidspeace/kidspeace-ibhs-and-autism-services--pennsylvania

Thank you for helping us support the kids, teens, and young adults we proudly serve.

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03/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Dine to Donate event this past Thursday at Texas Roadhouse We are incredibly grateful for the amazing turnout and the generosity shown by our community.

A special heartfelt thanks to those who contributed to our Bethlehem Foster Care program—your kindness makes such a meaningful difference for the children and families we serve. 💛

We’re also excited to announce that we have a very lucky winner of the beautifully donated Gift Basket from the Eastern Region Board of Associates…

🎉 Congratulations, Dana! 🎉
We hope you enjoy your amazing gift basket—can’t wait to get it to you soon!

Thank you again to everyone who made this event such a success. Your support means the world to us! 💙

03/20/2026

✨ A great big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us last night at our Dine‑to‑Donate event! ✨

We had an amazing time, and it was truly wonderful to see so many friends of KidsPeace together in one place. Your support and enthusiasm mean the world to us!

A special shout‑out to our incredible KidsPeace Pennsylvania Foster Care and Community Programs staff who tabled the event. You always represent KidsPeace with such heart, passion, and professionalism—we appreciate you more than you know! 💙

Because the night was such a huge success, we’re excited to share that we’re extending entries for the basket give away until Sunday night! 🎉

To enter, simply make a gift of any amount to our Bethlehem Foster Care Office using the link below, and select “Bethlehem” from the drop‑down menu.
➡️ https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/kidspeace/support-kidspeace-foster-care-in-pennsylvania

Thank you all for the fun, the fellowship, and the incredible support. We can’t wait to see who wins this amazing basket packed with over $300 in prizes and gift cards! 🎁✨

Thank you again for making the night unforgettable! 💛🙏

03/19/2026

Lehigh Valley friends… it’s Dine to Donate day! 🍽️🤠
Join us TODAY from 4–10 PM at Texas Roadhouse in Easton to support Bethlehem Foster Care! All you have to do is bring the flyer and show it at checkout - easy, delicious, and for a great cause.

Can’t swing by tonight? No worries at all! You can still make an impact:
Donate online by the end of today and you’ll be entered to win a raffle basket worth $300: https://bit.ly/4t0Uezf

Let’s eat good, do good, and make a difference together!

02/24/2026

Thinking about starting a meaningful career? A new partnership between KidsPeace and Lehigh Carbon Community College provides an accelerated path to working in mental and behavioral healthcare. Find out more… https://www.kidspeace.org/mht-training-academy/

02/03/2026

For years, the former dining hall at Pioneer Center – a residential treatment program for adolescent girls ages 10 to 18 in Orchard Hills – sat largely unused. Once the hub of shared meals, it became unnecessary after each house transitioned to family‑style dining. With the space sitting idle, staff began to imagine how it might be transformed into something that better served the girls who call Pioneer Center home. Thanks to philanthropic support, that vision is now taking shape. Read more at https://bit.ly/4qg3ugS.

01/29/2026

Thanks to the passion and leadership of Maggie Lobo, a college student at Ball State University in Muncie, IN, and her classmates, KidsPeace’s Muncie Foster Care and Community Programs (FCCP) office received a generous $2,500 gift through an innovative philanthropy initiative.

Thanks to the passion and leadership of Maggie Lobo, a college student at Ball State University in Muncie, IN, KidsPeace’s...

01/20/2026

Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday, January 21, between 10:30AM-9:30PM at Shake Shack in Whitehall for a KidsPeace Fundraiser! 🍔 🥤

Don’t miss one of the most delicious ways to support KidsPeace this winter! ❄️

Please click below for more information- we cant wait to see you there! 🩷

https://kidspeace.harnessgiving.org/events/3566el svysk i

🍔 Burgers for a Cause? Yes, PLEASE! 🥤💛Join us on Wednesday, January 21st from 10:30 AM–9:30 PM at Shake Shack – Lehigh Valley Mall for a deliciously fun Donation Day benefiting KidsPeace!All you…

01/09/2026

“2025 proved to be a difficult year for those in our field … however, the people of KidsPeace remained focused on fulfilling our mission… - Mike Slack, President and CEO.

From the opening of a new KidsPeace learning center in Maine, to the completion of a range of crisis mitigation programs in North Carolina … from award-winning corporate culture and outreach efforts, to a banner year for our free walk-in assessments program … from leadership in advocating for more resources for mental health, to record-breaking fundraising and gift drives … from conversations with a joyful bundle of enthusiasm named Gio, to the triumphant return of dodgeball …

See all the highlights of 2025 at KidsPeace on our annual Year in Review timeline! www.kidspeace.org/2025-year-in-review/

01/08/2026

Celebrating the 2025 KidsPeace Associate Achievement Award winners in the Team category!