Thanks to our generous donors, P.E.E.R., Inc. is one of numerous non-profits in the state of Alabama that together raised almost $744,000. Thank you! If you missed the chance yesterday and would still like to make a donation, please click the donate button in the top right corner of this webpage.
Today, February 2, is statewide Alabama Gives Day! Please consider making a donation to P.E.E.R., Inc. You can find our Alabama Gives page at http://www.razoo.com/story/Peer-56. All contributions support our community development programs in South East Lake. Thank you for your support!
Happy new year to all of our friends! Welcome to our new website. We hope you’ll check back often for news (here), upcoming events (in the calendar on the homepage), and information about our programs (find links to our program pages at the bottom of the homepage). A huge thank you to volunteers Kelly, Derek, [...]
As we’ve done in the past, we’ll be posting recipes for farmers market goodies and other tasty stuff here. Please let us know if you have a recipe you’d like to share.
In 2012, P.E.E.R., Inc. will open the East Lake Community Kitchen to expand access to fresh, nutritious foods. A culinary job-training program will provide paid career training in healthy commercial food preparation. Chef-apprentices will make value-added and ready-to-eat foods from fresh produce and other nutritious ingredients. The food products will be available for sale onsite, [...]
The Good Health in East Lake Program (Good HELP) supports healthy behaviors and strengthens community by providing opportunities for health education and for participating in healthy activities for community members of all ages. Good HELP activities include: East Lake Community Garden and Children’s Garden Cooking classes Senior health education classes Neighborhood potluck dinners
Step Up supports healthy living and learning for local students through a twice-weekly after-school enrichment program. Kids eat healthy snacks, receive one-on-one help with homework and reading, and participate in cool activities like cooking, gardening, hiking, and art. Family events are held several times per year. If you would like to volunteer with Step Up, [...]
The Senior Market Basket Program extends the benefits of the East Lake Farmers Market to low-income seniors in South East Lake by providing and delivering a weekly supply of fresh produce free of charge. In 2011, we delivered over 1,637 boxes of produce to approximately 150 seniors at East Lake House and Villa Maria. If your [...]
The East Lake Farmers Market, established in 2005, makes fresh produce and other resources for healthy living available in South East Lake. At the market, you will find: A bounty of fresh fruits and veggies from local farmers Health screenings and education Local musicians and artists Cooking demonstrations Fun activities for kids and families Tasty [...]
