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Community Connection
October 2023
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Embracing Change and Growth at CFCI | |
As the leaves change colors, we're embracing transformation at CFCI. In this season of change, we're introducing our fall grant recipients who are cultivating change in our community. Behind the scenes, we're in the midst of strategic planning. This process will help us enhance our ability to better serve the community. At the Community Foundation of Central Illinois, we're committed to embracing change and helping our community thrive. Our goal remains the same, to empower individuals and organizations to create positive and lasting change in central Illinois. | |
October Update with Mark Roberts | |
We are proud to announce our 2023 fall grant recipients who are passionate about making a difference. Their innovative projects and unwavering dedication are shaping our community's future. Follow CFCI's social media channels as we take our big check on the road, visiting some the non-profits listed below. | |
2023 Community Needs Grant Recipients | |
| Organization Name | Program Name | Amount Awarded | | LifeLine Pilots | Bridging the Transportation Gap to Healthcare | $15,000 | | Dream Center of Peoria | Dream Center Peoria Housing/Shelter | $15,000 | | Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois | Goodwill Employment Program | $15,000 | | Freedom House | Child and Teen Counseling | $15,000 | | Phoenix Community Development Services | Meals that Matter: Odyssey Café – A Social Enterprise
Project | $15,000 | | Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank | Diaper Equity Initiative: Bridging the Gap for
Central Illinois Families | $15,000 | | Hult Center for Healthy Living | Comprehensive Suicide Prevention | $15,000 | | Adult & Teen Challenge of the Greater Midwest | 12-Month Residential Rehabilitation and Recovery Program for Men | $15,000 | | Prairie State Legal Services | Children's Legal Advocacy Program | $15,000 | | Neighborhood House | Youth Education Program | $15,000 | | Heart of IL Big Brothers
Big Sisters | Youth Mentoring Program | $15,000 | | The Center for Prevention of Abuse | Children's Therapy | $15,000 | | The Autism Collective | Autism Collective Care Coordination | $15,000 | | Foster Village Peoria | Support Group Program Expansion | $15,000 | | Public Interest Law Initiative | Civil Legal Aid | $12,000 | | Illinois State Dental Society Foundation | Illinois Mission of Mercy | $10,600 | | Tazewell County Health Department | TCHD Mental Health Program | $10,000 | | Central Illinois Center for the Blind and Visually
Impaired | Community Connect Transportation Initiative for the Blind | $10,000 | | FamilyCore | Family School Liaison Program | $10,000 | | Easterseals Central Illinois | Learning to Walk – Physical Therapy Enhanced Treadmill | $9,970 | | Why Not Now Inc. d/b/a Camp Big Sky | Living A Life Like Any Other | $5,4000 | | Peoria Public Schools Foundation | Career Exploration Programs Field Trip Funding – Horizons
Club Middle School Program | $5,000 | | TOTAL |
| $282,970 | | |
2023 Women’s Fund Success Grant Recipients | |
| Organization Name | Program Name | Amount Awarded | | Center for Prevention of Abuse | PreventEd: Relationship Abuse | $5,000 | | Hult Center for
Healthy Living | Empowering Young Girls Through Comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health Education | $5,000 | | Dream Center Peoria | Zoe House | $5,000 | | Soulside Healing Arts | Community Doula Program | $5,000 | | Loving Bottoms
Diaper Bank | Empowering Periods: Breaking the Cycle of Period Poverty | $4,000 | | Living To Serve Foundation | Women’s Health Fairs | $3,000 | | ART, Inc. | EmpowHER Our Girls | $3,000 | | Peoria Grow Your Own | Teachers for Tomorrow: Preparing Future Teachers for Success in the Classroom | $2,500 | | Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central
Illinois | Pilot Postpartum
Recovery Kits | $2,000 | | TOTAL |
| $37,300 | | |
2023 Women’s Fund Girls Investing in Girls Grant Recipient
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| Organization Name | Program Name | Amount Awarded | | Girls Light Our Way (GLOW) | Girls Light Our Way “Sorority Girls” STEM Project | $5,000 | | TOTAL |
| $5,000 | | |
2023 Local Jobs Fund Grant Recipient
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| Organization Name | Program Name | Amount Awarded | | Washington BRIDGE Education Foundation | Washington BRIDGE Education Foundation’s Trades Grants | $3,000 | | TOTAL |
| $3,000 | | |
Emerging Philanthropists Fund
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Exciting News! Introducing the Emerging Philanthropists Fund on Instagram!
What we do:
-Build the Emerging Philanthropists Fund
-Address community needs through grantmaking
-Learn about local nonprofits
You don't have to be wealthy to be part of this giving circle. By pooling our resources, we make a difference. Every year, we vote on grants for nonprofits.
For more information about the Emerging Philanthropists Fund and how to join, visit www.communityfoundaitonci.org/funds/emerging-philanthropists-fund/
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Women's Fund Girls Investing in Girls | |
Richwoods High School students with Assistant Principal, Dr. Renee Andrews (bottom left) and Women's Fund Advisory Board member and Richwoods Alumni Kala Pierce (pink jacket). | |
"I came into this not knowing a lot about non-profits, grants or philanthropy, or even knowing what philanthropy meant. I learned about foundations and the grant making process. I would recommend this to other girls, to get to meet others from different schools and how to be a part of giving back in your community. The Women's Fund is amazing and I'm so glad I attended."
-2023 Girls Investing in Girls participant
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The third annual Girls Investing in Girls was a great success! Thank you to all the volunteers, speakers, school sponsors and students that participated! This empowering event brought together young girls to explore the world of philanthropy, raise awareness about nonprofit and charitable organizations, discover their personal passions for charitable work, and grant funds to a local nonprofit serving women and girls. The Girls Investing in Girls (GIG) workshop introduced the concept of philanthropy to young women from eleven high schools across the tri-county area. The participants voted, after two very impactful presentations, and $5,000 was awarded to Girls Light Our Way (GLOW) for their "Sorority Girls" STEM project. We extend our gratitude to our generous sponsors, Kari Burg-Braggs with Morgan Stanley as our presenting sponsor, and additional support from the Peoria County Regional Office of Education, National Association of Women Business Owners Central Illinois, and Women in Leadership of Central Illinois. |  | | |
Women's Fund
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We're proud of our accreditation with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations®. This accreditation, signified by this seal, indicates that the Community Foundation of Central Illinois meets the highest standards for philanthropic excellence. The 26 national standards establish legal, ethical, effective practices for community foundations everywhere and indicates CFCI’s commitment to excellence and accountability. Learn more about the accreditation process at cfstandards.org.
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