Springfield, Ohio

Empowering families. Building communities. Transforming lives.

PEEHSO Center helps Haitian and immigrant families access education, immigration resource support, workforce pathways, and essential social services.

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Education Immigration Social Services

Our Mission

Helping families overcome barriers and build brighter futures.

PEEHSO Center exists to improve the quality of life of Haitian and immigrant families through education, immigration resource support, workforce development, and social services.

Launch Campaign

Help launch PEEHSO Center’s community programs.

The launch campaign helps the Center begin strong with intake tools, class materials, document support, volunteer coordination, emergency assistance, and family-centered community programs.

About Us

A trusted community gateway for Haitian and immigrant families.

Founded on service, compassion, and empowerment, PEEHSO Center for Education, Immigration & Social Services Inc. serves Springfield, Ohio and surrounding areas with practical programs, resource navigation, and family-centered support.

The Center is rooted in the trusted community presence of First Haitian Evangelical Church of Springfield, Ohio, known as PEEHSO. The Center is affiliated with the church through shared community leadership, a shared service location, and a shared commitment to Haitian and immigrant families. The church provides spiritual leadership, community trust, and a gathering place; the Center provides practical nonprofit programs such as education, immigration resource support, workforce development, and social service navigation.

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Our Programs

Support that meets real needs.

Detailed program pages make it easier for families, donors, volunteers, and partners to understand the work.

Education & ESL Classes

English classes, computer basics, youth tutoring, life skills, and digital confidence for daily life.

Explore education programs

Immigration Resource Support

Document help, referrals, translation support, USCIS resource navigation, and community workshops.

Explore immigration resources

Social Services

Food, clothing, housing referrals, family support, healthcare navigation, and emergency assistance.

Explore social services

Workforce Development

Job readiness, workplace English, employer connections, resume help, and training pathways.

Explore workforce programs

Brochure

Download the PEEHSO Center brochure.

Share the brochure with families, volunteers, donors, churches, employers, and community partners. It includes the mission, vision, programs, team, contact information, and donation QR code.

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PEEHSO Center for Education, Immigration & Social Services Inc.

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Intake First

Collect family needs clearly so staff can follow up and report services for grants.

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Trusted Referrals

Connect clients with attorneys, schools, employers, social workers, and community partners.

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Measured Growth

Track classes, clients served, volunteer hours, donations, and program outcomes.

Get Help

Request support from PEEHSO Center.

Use this intake form for education, immigration resource support, translation help, workforce support, or social service referrals. You can send the request by email to info@peehsocenter.org or through WhatsApp to 937-450-2897.

Meet Our Team

Community leaders, educators, volunteers, and professionals serving others.

Rev Reginald Silencieux

Rev Reginald Silencieux

President

Senior Pastor, First Haitian Evangelical Church of Springfield, Ohio. Civil Engineer, theologian, pastor, and professor of theology.

Jean W Garry Philistin

Jean W Garry Philistin

Vice-President

Civil engineer and community advocate. Active PEEHSO Church member committed to education and community development.

Jerome Bazard

Jerome Bazard

Treasurer

Director of Christian Education and President of the PEEHSO Executive Committee.

Waldanio Oscar

Waldanio Oscar

Secretary

Economist, entrepreneur, and community leader passionate about innovation, community development, and digital communication.

Volunteer & Partner

Serve with the center.

Volunteers, educators, interpreters, social workers, employers, attorneys, churches, and civic partners can all help families succeed.

Nonprofit Features

Built to grow with the organization.

Program Calendar

Use this space for ESL class dates, workshops, community clinics, and food distribution events.

Grant Reporting

Track client requests, volunteer interest, and program outcomes from form submissions.

Donor Readiness

The donate section is ready for secure online gifts and other giving links.

Easy Hosting

No complex app server is required. The site is static, fast, mobile friendly, and easy to maintain.

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www.PEEHSOCenter.org