EFSP Award Announcement
The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) announced the recipients of EFSP federal funds. The EFSP is a program that
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Running with Strength in Numbers
Distance running can be a lonely endeavor. A lot of time is spent pounding out mile after mile by yourself
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Learning Without Limits Summer Camp
At the end of the school year, Amanda* didn’t know what to do. Her daughter, Kacey*, a bright 11-year-old with special
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SJ-R Column – Successful children create a successful community
As originally published in the The State Journal Register. Research tells us how important education can be in a child’s
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Childhood Success
Too many of our youngest children are missing too much school. How does missing multiple days of school affect these
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Snack Donations Needed
Do all kindergartners start school with the same abilities? The difficult truth is no. Camp Kindergarten: Ready, Set, Go! is
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SJ-R Column – United Way Invests in Community Needs
As originally published in the The State Journal Register. Each year, United Way of Central Illinois invests in services to
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Local Senior Receives Home Delivered Meals
When a family member has a severe illness, you treasure every minute you can spend with them. That’s how Mary* felt
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Stories of Hunger and Hope
When Sam’s son passed away, he was left in charge of two young grandchildren. As funeral costs and other bills piled up, Sam worried about having enough money to feed the kids. Learn more about Sam’s story and how we helped ease his worries.
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A journey from shelter to stability
Bill and Amy’s journey of family, support and recovery Bill and Amy experienced first hand the connection between childhood trauma
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