Women's Fund March 2010 First Tuesdays

To Be Held at Komen for the Cure Office in Peoria

The next First Tuesdays will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, from 5 to 7 pm at Komen for the Cure Office (4700 North University Street, Peoria, IL).

The Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois invites area women to continue to celebrate a new year at their March First Tuesday’s event, a monthly networking opportunity. Join us and meet other dynamic women who share your interest in funding projects that promote leadership and empowerment for women and girls. Become part of a national movement towards Women’s Philanthropy.

To automatically receive First Tuesdays’ invitations, call The Women's Fund at the Community Foundation of Central Illinois at 309 674-8730 or email jordan@communityfoundationci.org and ask to receive the ‘E-vite’, an online invitation, for First Tuesdays.

Appetizers and beverages will be served and door prizes awarded. Donations will be accepted to further the work of the Women’s Fund.
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Contact: Jordan Ticaric, Graduate Intern: Community Foundation of Central Illinois: 674-8730 or jordan@communityfoundationci.org

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois
331 Fulton Street, Ste 310, Peoria, IL 61602

Media Contact:
Mark Roberts
309-674-8730
mark@communityfoundationci.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 21, 2010

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois Encourages Donor Contributions for Earthquake Relief Efforts in Haiti

Peoria, IL- The Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) will work with current and new donors dedicated to funding relief efforts in Haiti after last week’s devastating earthquake.

Mark Roberts, CFCI’s CEO, stated “the Community Foundation of Central Illinois encourages new and current fund holders to donate to the earthquake relief effort of their choice. In an effort to assist our fund holders, CFCI has temporarily waived the 60-day waiting period for new Depository contributions that are intended for distribution to Haiti disaster relief.”

CFCI also invites current donor-advised fund holders to contact the Foundation to recommend a grant in support of this important effort. CFCI will work diligently to provide rapid distribution of charitable support to those in need. All distributions must be made to qualified 501(c) 3 organizations.

New and existing donors are encouraged to contact the Community Foundation of Central Illinois at 309-674-8730 for more information or to make their contribution to Haiti’s relief efforts.

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The Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) has served Central Illinois for over 21 years. Formed in 1988 as the Peoria Area Community Foundation, CFCI supports positive initiatives and innovative approaches to addressing the changing needs of our region.

Our purpose is to strengthen our community through engaged grant making and strategic partnerships with other organizations. Our giving is focused on arts and culture, education, health and human services and community development.

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The Community Foundation of Central Illinois:
”Connecting people who care with causes that matter”.

For Immediate Release

November 20, 2009

Community Foundation of Central Illinois Announces over $61,000 in Grant Awards

Peoria, IL- The Community Foundation of Central Illinois is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has approved the Distribution Committee’s recommendation to fund 27 grant proposals during the Fall 2009 funding cycle, exceeding $61,000.00.

“In an economy where every single charitable dollar counts, we are pleased to provide more than $61,000.00 in funding to 27 worthy organizations in the Central Illinois Area”- Mark Roberts, Community Foundation of Central Illinois, CEO.

The following local non-profit organizations received funding during the September 15, 2009 grant cycle:

Advocates for Access received funding from the Thomas and Ellen Foster Fund for their Minor Home Repair program project.

American Red Cross received funding from the Anonymous Fund for their Disaster Volunteer Training project.

ArtsPartners of Central IL received funding from the Taylor & Corinne French Fund/Fine Arts Education and The Eugene and Harriett Swager Fund for Public Art Fund for their Sculpture Display in Downtown Peoria project.

CASA of Peoria County received funding from the Anonymous Fund for their Sustain new cases of child advocacy for abused and neglected children project.

Catholic Charities - Diocese of Peoria received funding from the Mental Health Remembrance Leadership Fund and The William L and Mary E. Kella Fund for their Senior Support Services Program project.

Cancer Center for Healthy Living received funding from the Thomas and Ellen Foster Fund for their Therapeutic Massage for Cancer Patients project.

Common Place, Inc. received funding from the Literacy Fund and The Yeomans Fund for their Big Road: Peoria Reads Literacy Involvement project.

Community Builders Foundation received funding from the Caterpillar Community Leadership Fund for their Manual High School PBIS Program project.

Counseling & Family Service received funding from the Pete and Mildred Donis Charitable Fund for their After School Field Trips for Low Income Children project.

Citizen Support for America's Millatary received funding from the Yeoman's Fund for their Operation Santa project.

Easter Seals received funding from the Sandra and Richard Ullman Unrestricted Charitable Fund for their Feeding Therapy Training Program #2 project.

Fulton County Health Department received funding from the Yeoman's Fund for their Prostate Assistance Screening Program project.

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois received funding from the Paul Jackson Fund for their Safety First project.

Harrison Grade School received funding from the Paul Jackson Fund for their Heritage Exhibitions "My Past is my Future" project.

Lutheran Social Services of IL received funding from the Louis and Selma Neumiller Fund for their Intouch Homecare for Seniors project.

Northmoor School received funding from the John H. "Ted" and Betty Flora Charitable Fund for their Steps to Respect project.

Peoria Charter School Initiative received funding from the Yeoman's Fund for their Community Outreach & Engagement- MAth, Sciece & Technology Charter School project.

Peoria Park District Foundation received funding from the Louise Flora Howard Memorial Fund and The Heimdal Fund for their CHOICES Youth Outreach School Assembly Series project.

Peoria Public Schools District 150 received funding from the Marion and Warren Bohner Fund for their PACES Abeyance Program project.

Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Ed. received funding from the Mildred L. Arends Musical & Cultural Activities Fund for their Traditional and Cultural Participation in a Local Fine Arts Event project.

Prairie State Legal Services,Inc. received funding from the Caterpillar Community Leadership Fund for their Homelessness Prevention Project project.

SLG Cohen Foundation received funding from the Yeoman's Fund for their Spring Planting project.

South Side Catholic Child Care received funding from the Whitney Grotts Endowment Fund and the Ross E. and Susan M. Canterbury fund for their Empower Children to Deal with Difficult Situations project.

TEEN Challenge received funding from the The Dr. Paul Dirkse Endowment Fund for their Changing our Community One Life at a Time project.

U. of I. Extension Service Peoria County received funding from the Cilcorp Education Fund for their Kids in the Kitchen project.

YWCA of Pekin received funding from the Literacy Fund for their Words from Prison project.

YWCA of Peoria received funding from the Homeless Youth Endowment Fund and the Hotel Pere Marquette Charitable Fund for their Strengthening Families Safety Net project.

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The Community Foundation of Central Illinois has served Central Illinois for 21 years. Formed in 1988 as the Peoria Area Community Foundation, it was established by a group of community-minded citizens to meet a wide variety of social, cultural, educational and other charitable needs throughout Central Illinois.
CFCI maintains high professional standards in the investment and management of the funds entrusted to the foundation. It also promotes effective and efficient grant making to serve current and future needs in Central Illinois.

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois...where your charitable gift lasts forever.