Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2022-2023

HEART OF ILLINOIS UNITED WAY To increase the organized capacity of people in central Illinois to care for one another.

509 W. High Street Peoria, IL 61606 Phone: (309) 674-5181 Email: gina.edwards@local.unitedway.org Website : hoiunitedway.org Facebook : @hoiunitedway Instagram : @hoiunitedway Linkedin : @heart-of-illinois-united-way

KEY STAFF: Jennifer Zammuto, President

2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Robert Brandfass, Board Chair Robert C. Gates, Chair-elect Erik Christian, Vice Chair Community Investment Shelli J. Dankoff McClellan, Vice Chair Marketing & Community Engagement Dr. Keith Knepp and Casey Knepp, Vice Chairs of Resource Development Thomas D. Schlink, Board Treasurer Sharon Desmoulin – Kherat, Board Secretary

VISION To increase the organized capacity of people in central Illinois to care for one another. WHAT WE DO

programs achieved and maintained aca demic success; more than 95% of adults in United Way funded financial stability programs increased and sustained their independence; more than 92% of families, youth and adults in United Way funded health programs improved their physical and emotional well-being. For 100 years, we have proven time and again that we are built to support central Illinois in times like these aswe canadapt our process to changing needs while providing a solid foundation of services year-round. Personal and corporate donations to the Heart of Illinois United Way’s Community Impact Fund address the greatest needs while providing a reliable and steady source of income for our partner agencies.

The Heart of Illinois United Way focuses on identifying and addressing education, financial stability and health needs throughout central Illinois. Through a data-driven process, we evaluate and apply ongoing research toourCommunity Impact Fund grant process. Donations to our Community Impact Fund mean that: more than 91% of youth and adults in United Way funded educational

HOW TO HELP Each year, more than 300 local companies and organizations participate in the Heart of Illinois UnitedWay’s annual campaign. For more information, visit hoiunitedway.org. Heart of Illinois Volunteers is an online com munity (volunteer.hoiunitedway.org) dedicated to connecting volunteers with needs at local nonprofit organizations. We invite anyone who wants to volunteer, or organizations seeking volunteers, to join. Heart of Illinois 2-1-1 information and referral service, a partnership with Advanced Medical Transport, provides critical access to health and human care programs throughout our region. The service is free, confidential and available 24/7 by calling 211 (309-999-4029), connecting on Facebook @hoi211, or online at 211hoi.org.

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