Our Founder Gertrude Peele
“The Center of Achievement, an innovative holistic approach to the complex problems often faced by children, youth, and their families. The Center of Achievement is a community resource and planning service, offering youth, families, and community development opportunities, education, and resource referrals to citizens regardless of race, religion, gender, income, or national origin.”
– Gertrude H. Peele, 2005


Carrying on a Legacy
Gayle Peele-Pitts is the President of the Center of Achievement, Inc, and along with her sister, Sharon Peele, and brother, Kenneth Peele Jr, they represent the next generation of Gertrude’s legacy.