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Peckham
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Nonprofit vocational rehabilitation for disabled individuals
Peckham
Work Here?
Nonprofit vocational rehabilitation for disabled individuals
Overview
Peckham is a nonprofit organization that helps people with significant disabilities and other barriers prepare for and find work. It offers job training opportunities and a platform for clients to show what they can do, learn new skills, and participate in real work settings, leading to meaningful employment growth. Through supported training, on-the-job experiences, and ongoing guidance, Peckham connects participants with employment opportunities and rewards from their success. Unlike many for-profit trainers, Peckham focuses on removing barriers related to physical, cognitive, behavioral, and socio-economic challenges. The goal is to enable people with diverse barriers to gain skills and secure meaningful jobs in the community.
About Peckham
Industries
Consulting
Government & Public Sector
Social Impact
Education
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$2M
Headquarters
Lansing, Michigan
Founded
1976
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $2M Department of Labor grant funds GO Program for corrections-involved youth over 42 months.
- Multi-state expansion and diverse business lines reduce dependency on single revenue stream.
- Hydroponic farming uses 90% less water, supplies Meijer and SpartanNash, scales sustainably.
What critics are saying
- Revolution Farms faces 50-70% failure risk within 24 months from energy costs, larger competitor pressure.
- DOL grant renewal uncertain; unmet recidivism targets risk 20-30% youth program funding loss.
- Federal budget cuts eliminate vocational rehabilitation funding, threatening existential viability across all operations.
What makes Peckham unique
- Operates five social enterprises across Michigan, Arizona, Kentucky generating revenue while training 2,500+ daily.
- Federal contractor status enables government contracts; Great Place to Work certified ten consecutive years.
- Revolution Farms acquisition integrates sustainable hydroponic agriculture into vocational training platform.
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Funding
Total Funding
$2M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Benefits
Health Insurance
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Phone/Internet Stipend
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
Peckham, a Lansing, Mich.-based nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization that provides paid training opportunities for people with disabilities and other barriers, has acquired indoor grower Revolution Farms, of Caledonia, Mich.
Peckham, a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization in Lansing, Mich., has acquired Revolution Farms, a hydroponic grower in Caledonia, Mich. This acquisition will help Peckham expand its agricultural operations. Revolution Farms, founded in 2018, uses 90% less water and land than traditional farming and supplies fresh lettuce to Midwest retailers like Meijer and SpartanNash-owned stores.
Peckham, Inc., has been named a Great Place to Work for ten consecutive years.
Barb retired from Peckham, Inc. in 2015.
A Peckham pensioner has launched a one-man campaign against Lime bikes by covering them in tongue-in-cheek signs.
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About Peckham
Industries
Consulting
Government & Public Sector
Social Impact
Education
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$2M
Headquarters
Lansing, Michigan
Founded
1976
Peckham is Hiring for 2 Jobs on Simplify!
Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today