Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2022-2023

IMPACT CENTRAL ILLINOIS Impact Central Illinois cultivates the collective wisdom and strength of women to transform ourselves and our communities through philanthropy.

6000 W. War Memorial Drive Peoria, IL 61615 Phone: (309) 645-5893 Email: lweaver@impactcentralillinois.org Website : impactcentralillinois.org

Facebook : @ImpactCentralIL Instagram : @ImpactCentralIL Youtube : Impact Central Illinois

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Laurie Weaver, President and Co-Founder Shelley Weaver, Vice President, Co-Founder, and Membership Chair Kristin Zika, Grants Chair Cathy Kwon, Marketing Chair Jada Hoerr, Non-Profit Liason Judy Huff, Community Partner Liaison

Cathy Williams, Events Chair Vivian Standifird, Finance Chair Amy Stoller, Secretary

HOW TO HELP The only membership requirements are to be female and to donate $1,100 each year of membership. If you are interested in joining us contact Shlley Weaver at shellweaver@gmail.com.

VISION By combining our resources to create large gifts, we can make a substantial impact in Central Illinois. VALUES Our goal is to educate and inspire women and make an extraordinary impact in our Central Illinois communities. WHAT WE DO We are a 501(c)(3) women’s collective giving organization serving Central Illinois. Each year, we combine donations from our members to give high-impact grants to

worthy programs/projects of local non profits selected by our members. Together we canmake a significant difference in our community and help women achieve their full philanthropic capacity. Our diverse membership includes women of all ages and perspectives, each of us in a different spot on her philanthropic journey. DID YOU KNOW? To date, Impact has given almost $350,000 to Central Illinois nonprofits and is on track for another $260,000 this year, bringing their giving total the past three years to over a half a million dollars.

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