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Do you have an event not listed here? 

Member Agencies can email Gina Edwards, with their event information at
gina.edwards@unitedway.org
with your information. 

A specific date is needed for all listings.  Thank you!

If you have any questions,
please call 309/674-5181, ext. 234.


New! Community Connects:
Local Volunteer Opportunities


The Heart of Illinois United Way is excited to announce the start of Community Connects, an initiative to bring together enthusiastic community volunteers and United Way agencies in need of help throughout the year. Community Connects aims to promote community growth, strengthen agency-volunteer relations, and demonstrate that the members of the community have the capacity to care for each other.

If you would like to participate in Community Connects as a volunteer, please see the list of projects below submitted each quarter by our partner agencies.  It is important to provide contact information, the number of volunteers you have, and the amount of time you can dedicate to a project as to better serve the agency’s need.
 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria
Volunteer Coordinator: Julie Huls
Phone: 309.685.6007
Fax: 309.685.4207
Email: jhuls@bgcpeoria.net

Agency Volunteer Focus Areas: Children/youth; mentoring
Project Name: Tutoring & Mentoring
Project Location: 806 E. Kansas St.Peoria, IL 61603

Description of Projects: Working with the clubs' youth providing homework and tutoring help for youth ages 5-16. Specifically, working with selected youth in a mentoring capacity.

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
# of Volunteers Needed:

Cancer Center for Healthy Living
Phone: 309.693.8139
Fax: 309.693.9235
Email: info@cchlpeoria.org
Project Name: Special Events Committees
Project Location: Cancer Center for Healthy Living5215 N KnoxvillePeoria, IL 61614
Description of Projects: We need committee members for the following events: Pedal the Prairie, Wine Tasting & Silent Auction, and Art on the Prairie
 

Cancer Center for Healthy Living
Phone: 309.693.8139
Fax: 309.693.9235
Email: info@cchlpeoria.org
Project Name: Educational Representative
Project Location: CCHL
Description of Projects: Throughout the year, CCHL offers a number of educational presentations and each one needs an educational representative to welcome attendees and to aid the presenter. We also need volunteers to man the booths at community information fairs.
 

Cancer Center for Healthy Living
Phone: 309.693.8139
Fax: 309.693.9235
Email: info@cchlpeoria.org
Project Name: Communications Volunteer
Project Location: CCHL
Description of Projects: Help package and deliver newsletters, distribute promotional materials for upcoming programs, and develop relationships with media professionals in the community.



Common Place
Volunteer Coordinator: Connie VossStephanie Marchand
Phone: 309.674.3315
Fax: 309.674.0627
Email: commonplace@sbcglobal.net
Agency Volunteer Focus Area(s): Recreation/activities/sports
Project Name: Tunk's House
Project Location: Tunk's House -1518 W Millman (next door to Common Place)
Description of Projects: Prepare walls in small library for painting, paint the walls and trim.
Time: 8am-noon
# of Volunteers Needed: 2


Girls Scouts of America
Volunteer Coordinator: Linda Woods, Regional Operating Officer
Phone: 309.688.8671
Fax: 309.688.7358
Email: Lwoods@girlscours-gsci.org
Agency Volunteer Focus Area(s): Clerical
Project Name:
Project Location: Girl Scout Office (Lakeview Park)1103 W. Lake Ave., Peoria, IL
Description of Projects: Prepare envelopes for mailing, zip code, and other clerical related volunteer jobs
Time: As available 8:30-5pm


Goodwill Industries
Volunteer Coordinator: Duffy Armstrong
Phone: 309.682.1113
Fax: 309.682.8353
Email: Darmstrong@goodwillpeo.org
Agency Volunteer Focus Area(s): Clerical
Project Name: Veteran's Event Mailing
Project Location: 2319 E. War Memorial
Description of Projects: Attaching mailing labels to Save -the Date postcards
Time: 8am-5pm first week of February
# of Volunteers Needed: 2


TCRC, Inc.
Volunteer Coordinator: Kimberly Weeks & Trudi Turnbull
Phone: 309.347.7148
Fax: 309.925.4241
Email: Kimberly@tcrc.com
Agency Volunteer Focus Area(s):
Project Name: Roam the Dome
Project Location: Pekin's Dragon Dome, Pekin
Description of Projects: The Roam the Dome is a family festival with a charity auction craft sale and children's carnival. We also feature a large bake sale, grab bag booth, raffle, and 50-50 drawing. We're looking for energetic volunteers to help in all areas.
Time: 9-11a, 11-1p, 1-3p
# of Volunteers Needed: 2-3


Tri-County Urban League
Volunteer Coordinator: Doris Lilly
Phone: 309.673.7474
Fax: 309.672.4366
Email: lebyrson@tcpul.com or dilly@tcpul.com
Agency Volunteer Focus Area(s): Clerical
Project Name: Destroying Old Files
Project Location: Administration (Storage Room)
Description of Projects: Shredding old files
Time: 9am- 5pm
# of Volunteers Needed: 2
Project Name: Develop Online Registry for TSTM Alumni
Project Location: Education Department
Description of Projects: Use existing TSTM Alumni database to create an online registry for TSTM Alumni.
Time: 9am- 5pm
# of Volunteers Needed: 2



Upcoming Events
 

February 14: Annual Valentine’s Day Raffle. $2500 grand prize. Held at Boys & Girls Clubs of Peoria. Call: 309.685.6007

February 15: 6th Annual Circle of Women Luncheon, YWCA of Peoria. Annual celebration to promote helping women in the community. Held at the Peoria Civic Center. Call: 39.685.7655 ext. 203

February 16: Valentine’s Day Ball, Center for Prevention of Abuse. Includes a formal gourmet meal, chocolate fountain, valet parking, complimentary photography, silent auction and raffle. Held at Par-A-Dice Hotel. Call: 309.691.0551.

February 18: Kids Konnected, Hult Health Education Center. Free cancer support group for kids ages 5-18 whose parent had any type of cancer. Held at Hult Health Education Center. Call: 309.692.6650

February 19: One-Day Forklift Training Class, Goodwill Industries. Learn about forklifts, safety standards, driving rules, and accident prevention. Held at Goodwill Industries. Call 309.682.1113

February 20: Families 2000 Family Fun Night, Boys & Girls Clubs. Held at Boys & Girls Clubs of Peoria. Call: 309.685.6007

March 1: “In Bloom” Style Show, PARC. Held at the Par-A-Dice Hotel. Call 309.686.9036

March 3 & 17: Kids Konnected, Hult Health Education Center. Call: 309.692.6650

March 11: Partners in Peace Awards Luncheon, Center for Prevention of Abuse. Held at the Peoria Civic Center. Call: 309.691.0551

March 11: Grief & Loss in Adoption, Catholic Charities. Call: 309.682.6258

March 13: Legend Reception, YWCA Peoria.  Cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception honoring the 2008 Legend Award recipient. Held at Mt. Hawley Country Club. Call: 309.685.7655 ext. 203

March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and Raffle, Boys & Girls Clubs. Held at Kelleher’s Irish Pub & Eatery. Call: 309.685.6007

March 19: Families 2000 Fun Night, Boys & Girls Clubs. Held at Boys & Girls Clubs of Peoria. 309.685.6007

March 20: Seniors on the Go, Hult Health Education Center. Call: 309.692.6650

March 29: Roam the Dome, TCRC. Charity auction, craft sale, and children’s carnival. Held at Pekin’s Dragon Dome. Call: 309.347.7184

March 29-30: Prairie Earth Tai Ji Retreat, Cancer Center for Healthy Living. Strengthen and refine the integration of your body, mind and spirit. Held at Wildlife Prairie State Park. Call: 309.693.8139

March 31: Kickoff to the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Week, Boys & Girls Clubs. Games and activities. Call: 309.685.6007

April: 1-5: Boys & Girls Clubs’ Week, Boys & Girls Clubs. Games and activities. Call 309.685.6007

April 5: Swami Yoga Classes, Cancer Center for Healthy Living. Two different yoga classes offered by RSVP. Held at Cancer Center for Healthy Living. Call: 309.693.8139

April 7 & 21: Kids Konnected, Hult Health Education Center. Call: 309.692.665 

April 7: Money Smart Week, Neighborhood House. Free seminars about identity theft, financial information, buying a house, etc. Held at Neighborhood House. Call: 309.674.1131

April 9: Tutor Training Workshop & Volunteer Orientation, Common Place. Session one of three, must attend all three sessions. Held at Common Place. Call: 309.674.3315 ext. 45

April 11: MWAH, Boys & Girls Clubs. Held at Trewyn and Von Stuben Middle Schools. Call: 309.685.6007

April 11 & 12: Garage Sale, Neighborhood House. Held at Neighborhood House. Call: 309.674.1131

April 16: Families 2000 Fun Night, Boys & Girls Clubs. Held at Boys & Girls Clubs of Peoria. 309.685.6007

April 17: Seniors on the Go, Hult Health Education Center. Call; 309.692.6650

April 21: Summer Tips for Lymphedema, Cancer Center for Healthy Living. Presentation on how to handle lymphedema during the summer. Held at Cancer Center for Healthy Living. Call: 309.693.8139.

April 25: “Meeting of the Minds” Trivia Contest, Planned Parenthood. Teams of 8 compete on various trivia questions, food, door prizes, and silent auction. Held at Embassy Suites in East Peoria. Call: 309.673.0907

April 27: Lilacs in Bloom Luncheon and Style Show, CWTC. Prize drawings, fashion show and lunch at the Paradice Hotel in East Peoria. Call: 309.686.3300.

April 29: Spirit of Living Dinner, Cancer Center for Healthy Living. Dinner and cocktails followed by a guest speaker. Held at the Hotel Pere Marquette. Call: 309.693.8139.

April 29: 10th Anniversary Celebration, Center for Prevention of Abuse. Celebration of the children’s garden. Held at Glen Oak Park. Call: 309.691.0551

May 1: Summer Youth Work/Study Program and Summer Teen Employment Program, Common Place. Applications are available at Common Place, limited space. Call: 309.674.3315

May 3: Annual Breakfast Buffet, Neighborhood House. Held at Neighborhood House. Call: 309.674.1131

May 5 & 19: Kids Konnected, Hult Health Education Center. Call: 309.692.6650

May 7: Annual Leader Luncheon, YWCA Peoria. Award luncheon that honors seven exceptional local women for their community leadership. Held at Hotel Pere Marquette. Call: 309.685.7655 ext. 211.

May 15: Seniors on the Go, Hult Health Education Center. Call: 309.692.6650.

May 21: Families 2000 Fun Night, Boys & Girls Clubs. Held at Boys & Girls Clubs of Peoria. 309.685.6007

May 22: Annual Awards Breakfast, Heart of Illinois United Way. Call: 309.674.5181, ext. 234.

 


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