FALL 2026 NEWSLETTER


THE EVENT Sunset Soirée was an amazing evening filled with fabulous cuisine, delicious cocktails, music and most of all great community supporting Peoria Promise Foundation. The rain held off for the evening and while we didn’t experience an actual sunset, that didn’t dampen the spirit of all of our guests. THANK YOU to the Haven on the Farm team, all of the chefs, the musicians and our sponsors. Follow our social media pages for all of the chef and entertainment details.


All proceeds raised that evening all go to support our tuition program for graduates in Peoria, West Peoria and Peoria Heights.


We look forward to Sunset Soiree 2027!

Thank you for renewing your 2026 investment in Peoria Promise and our students.

PELGER FAMILY FOUNDATION


MILES HAUTER FOUNDATION


CHINN FOUNDATION




PEORIA PROMISE VISITS JUMP!


We were thrilled to have the opportunity to present information about the benefits of Peoria Promise to PSD 150 students who attended the introduction class of the Medical Immersion Program at Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center. It was great to interact with students and answer any questions they had regarding our program.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS!

It's easy to apply for Peoria Promise! The application opens February 1, 2027 and is open through May 15, 2027. Go to

www.peoriapromise.org/apply!

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR OUR 2026

FASHION SHOW - HOLIDAY EDIT


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Illinois Central College

Upcoming Program Exploration Visit Days


  • 10/20: Adult Information Night 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM; East Peoria Campus, Admissions
  • 10/22: Arts and Behavioral Science Visit Day 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM; East Peoria Campus, Academic Building
  • 11/7: Program Exploration Visit Day 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Peoria Campus, Arbor Hall
  • 11/18: Culinary Visit Event 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Peoria Campus, Dogwood Hall
  • 12/2: Program Exploration Visit Day 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; East Peoria Campus, Admissions
ICC Program Exploration Visit Days

The Board would like to thank our community for your support of  Sunset Soirée 2026!


We couldn’t have done it without our incredible staff and amazing donors. Your hard work, generosity, and support make events like this possible, and we are truly grateful.


If you missed the Soirée, don’t worry — the Fashion Show, Holiday Edit is right around the corner! Mark your calendars for November 11th. We’re looking forward to another fantastic event and hope to see you all there! 


Remaining 100% donor funded, this year we have 390 students who applied for Peoria Promise. If you cannot attend a fundraising event, please consider making a tax-deductible donation. All proceeds go directly to our tuition program.


Thank you for keeping the promise.


Jimmy Dillon, President

Please Welcome New Board Member Ashley Spain


Ashley has long been committed to serving the Peoria community through volunteer leadership, including nine years on the Board of Directors for Crittenton Centers, where she most recently served as Board Chair.


She is honored to join the Peoria Promise Board of Directors and looks forward to supporting its mission of expanding access to higher education and creating brighter futures for local students.

HOW TO BECOME A PEORIA PROMISE INVESTOR


We invite your company to join our distinguished group of investors.

Your investment today in Peoria’s talent will produce dividends for your company in the form of future

leaders and innovators.


For more information and to schedule a presentation please call

309-369-6044 or contact us at mjschettler@peoriapromise.org.

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Peoria Promise is a proud partner of United Way.

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