Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2023-2024

THE SUN FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND ARTS Our mission is to strengthen and advance the arts and environmental sciences in rural and urban communities by providing quality and innovative programs, services, publication, research, re-granting financial support, and cooperative efforts for the general public, underserved groups, schools, Illinois artists, and local arts organizations.

1276 Sun Road Washburn, IL 61570 Phone: (309) 246-8403 (309) 543-8558 Website : wwwSunfoundationorg Facebook : @SunFoundationIL Twitter : @thesunfoundation

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Robert C, Ericksen BOARD MEMBERS Trip W Barton Molly Crusen Bishop Brad Cotton Kevin Day Sally Eastman Zac Fiddles Perrin Henrick

Douglas Holmes Andrew Knapp Kira Santiago Laura Sandal Lorraine Schwass Travis Wilcox Walter Wilkins Jonathan Wright

VISION It is the vision of The Sun Foundation’s board of directors, volunteers and staff to sustain environmental science and arts education programs for the sixth generation and beyond VALUES Building healthy vibrant communities through education, collaboration, com munication and research DID YOU KNOW? The Sun Foundation celebrates its 50th year engaging 6 million people in central Illinois through programs, publications, films, exhibits, conferences, workshops, concerts and classes WHAT WE DO Community Arts Access IACA , NEA grant & local matching funds support public arts programs in underserved rural counties 30th Clean Water Celebration Environmental Classroom April 24th Peoria Civic Center. 48th Art and Sciences in the Woods Youth summer program the week of June 19th.

HOW TO HELP Become a donor a sponsor and volunteer for programs. For detailed Information for ways to help please visit our website KEY STAFF Lee Ann Conrad, Administration Assistant Nichol David, Bookkeeper Brett Root Ericksen, Program Director Joan Root Erickse, Development Director

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