Peckham is one of four nonprofits applying to operate advance peace, a program aiming to curb gun violence

LANSING, MI- Advance Peace, a program that officials and advocates hope will reduce gun violence in the city of Lansing, is in the process of turning its operation over to a local nonprofit organization per recommendation by Ingham County. Peckham is one of four applicants produced by the second round of searches. The other nonprofits are People Ready Advocating Youth, The Village Lansing and Eastside Community Action Center. The start date still remains unclear.