Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2023-2024

CENTER FOR PREVENTION OF ABUSE Our mission is to help all people live free from violence and abuse.

720 W. Joan Court Peoria, IL 61614 Phone: (309) 691-0551 (800) 559-7233 Website:

www centerforpreventionofabuse org Facebook: @centerforpreventionofabuse

Instagram: @cfpapeoria LinkedIn: @company/ centerforpreventionofabuse

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Carol Merna, Chief Executive Officer

BOARD MEMBERS Shaun Newell, Board President, WMBD/WYZZ Jodi F Lindsay, Board Vice President, Bob Lindsay Auto Group Alma Brown, Board Secretary, Caterpillar Inc Michael Price, Board Treasurer, David Vaughan Investments Derrick Booth, PhD, Board Vice Treasurer, UnityPoint/UnityPlace Anthony Allen, Peoria Police Department, Retired Hon Michael Brandt, Judge of the 10th Judicial Circuit, Retired Deauna Collins, Morton Community Bank Cheryl Crowe, OSF Healthcare Carrie Donnelly, UnityPoint/UnityPlace Doug Hanley, CEFCU Stephanie Hassett, Caterpillar, Inc Carrie McCarty, Par-a-Dice Hotel & Casino Brendan O’Neill, CertaPro Painters of Central IL Andrea Tortora, Turtledove Communications Donna Varda, DSMH Consulting Hon Kiran Velpula, PhD, University of Illinois College of Medicine KEY STAFF Kevin Nowlan, Chief Operating Officer Chief Financial Officer – currently hiring HOW TO HELP Community members can get involved in building our vision by participating in our special events, volunteering and through monetary or in-kind donations. CFPA has a number of great opportunities for groups and individuals and all have a positive impact on those we serve.

VISION Our vision is to build a safe and peaceful community VALUES Our values at CFPA are:  Caring  Collaborative  Innovative  Knowledgeable

 Professional  Resourceful  Respectful  Trustworthy DID YOU KNOW?

June 1 at duckracepeoriacom All funds raised help us build a safe and peaceful community WHAT WE DO CFPA provides 100% free and confidential services for survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault/abuse, elder abuse and abuse of adults living with disabilities We are therapists, caseworkers, counselors, speakers, trainers, crisis managers, leaders and community educators

2023 is a milestone year for CFPA’s signature fundraiser, the Duck Race! The Duck Race has been an important part of the agency’s budget for 35 years Help us celebrate this incredible milestone by getting your ducks in the race beginning

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