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Welcome to another edition of the Peabody PROMISE newsletter. This month's issue features info for a fun family event, kindness in our community, cookies for a cause and a "Raising Calm Minds" workshop.
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Peabody PROMISE Car Show
Sunday, May 3, 2026!
We're excited to announce the first annual Peabody PROMISE Car Show, a FREE family-focused celebration of automotive craftsmanship and community spirit.
Beyond the display of antique automobiles and muscle cars, proceeds from the show will help Peabody PROMISE to continue it's initiatives dedicated to mental wellness, anti-bullying, providing meaningful assistance to Peabody families and residents.
When: Sunday, May 3, 2026, 8:00am-12:00pm (Rain date May 10).
Where: 1 Roosevelt Avenue, Peabody
Free Shuttle from the West School
For details, to register a vehicle and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.peabodypromisecar.com
Monetary donations can be made here: https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactioninfo.aspx?TID=37256
If you would like to donate a raffle prize, please email Maria - peabodypromise@gmail.com
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Free Workshop: Thursday, Apr 30 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Raising Calm Minds: Mindfulness Techniques for Home & Schools
live stream (recording also available)
What You’ll Learn:
- The science behind mindfulness and child development
- Simple practices kids can use to stay calm and focused
- Strategies for integrating mindfulness into classrooms and family routines
- Resources to keep mindfulness practices consistent and fun
Can’t join live? Sign up to receive a recording by email a few days after the session.
If you BLOOM, click here to sign up for this workshop and others:
https://bloom-hub.mn.co/spaces/12007471/events
Need to sign up for your free membership? Visit http://bit.ly/cityofpeabody
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Kindness in our Community
This month's Peabody PROMISE Shout Out goes to Higgins 6th grade teacher, Vincent Raponi.
Mr. Raponi is raising money for the Best Buddies program in honor of Higgins Stingrays (cluster) teacher Matthew Brennan who passed away in October, 2025.
Mr. Raponi will be riding in the 2026 Best Buddies Challenge, a 100 mile bike ride that will take place on May 30th. He has pledged to raise as much money as possible for this amazing organization, and every cent will be given directly to them in Mr. Brennan's name. Anyone interested in supporting Mr. Raponi can donatate directly on the Best Buddies website http://engdr.co/1-5546069 or
Venmo @vinnie-raponi
Best of luck, Mr. Raponi and Thank You for your generosity and kindness!
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Jay's Cookies: A Recipe for Kindness
Culinary students at PVMHS baked dozens of cookies for Jay's Cookies, a cookie gram event sponsored by the Class of 2029, and Jason's Legacy Foundation to promote kindness throughout the school in memory of Jason Bernard. The sweet treats were sent with messages such as: Be the Reason Someone Smiles Today, and Kindness is Free, Pass It On. Click here for more on this story and photos.
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| |  | Grade 3 Art Contest
Healthy Peabody Collaborative is currently hosting a district-wide art contest for Grade 3 students. Students are asked to draw a picture and write a brief description of someone they can count on. They can choose someone they trust; someone who encourages them and believes in them. This person can be from their family, school, after school activities, community, or from any part of their life where they feel understood, listened to, or like they matter.
One winner from each elementary school is chosen by Middle and High School students. Their artwork is featured on a poster as part of the #becauseofyoupeabody campaign to be hung in all 8 elementary schools.
Research shows that kids who have caring and supportive people in their lives have higher self-esteem and academic performance and lower teen substance use and feelings of loneliness, anxiety or depression.
For more info on the building blocks of healthy development, visit www.search-institute.org
Visit the Healthy Peabody Colloborative on: Facebook
(Artwork from Burke School Grade 3 student Dahlia Boga who shouted out her older sister.)
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Peabody's Division of Social Services
The City of Peabody Division of Social Services supports the wellbeing of Peabody residents through identifying needs, providing crisis stabilization, and coordinating access to physical, mental, and behavioral health care services such as:
- planning for after care needs
- short-term emotional support and counseling
- substance use prevention programs
- prevention and opioid-use harm reduction and treatment programs
In addition, Peabody Social Services fosters positive youth development, and makes referrals to community resources for additional supports, assistance, and safety.
If you or someone you know needs to request or make a referral, please visit https://www.peabody-ma.gov/request-services.html or call
978-538-6339 or email socialservices@peabodypolice.org
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