Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2023-2024

DREAM CENTER PEORIA Impacting families living in poverty, starting with kids and youth.

714 Hamilton Boulevard Peoria, IL 61603 Phone: (309) 676-3000 Website : wwwdreamcenterpeoriaorg Facebook: @dreamcenterpeoria Instagram: @dreamcenterpeoria

AREA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Andy King

HOW TO HELP VOLUNTEER: dreamcenterpeoria.org/volunteer DONATE: www.dreamcenterpeoria.org/give Steve Mikesell, Business Manager Jami Begole, Development Director Kristy Schofield, Housing Director Robbie Criss, Student Program Director Krista Bergthold, Cares Director BOARD MEMBERS John Vanne, Grace Presbyterian Keith Lindgren, Northwoods Community Chad Manbeck, Richwoods Christian Church Christina Koeppel, First United Methodist Church Audrey Kamm, Midwest Food Bank Black Knapp, Atelier KEY STAFF Andy King, Executive Director

To order DCP Coffee (roasted and packaged by our trades students) visit our online store: www.dreamcenterpeoria.org/dcp-coffee

VALUES Dream Center Peoria gives Dignity, shows Compassion, and ignites Purpose through their programs designed to reach those in our community that need it most DID YOU KNOW? In 2022, DCP served 68,000 meals and provided 58,034 nights of shelter to area residents WHAT WE DO Established in 2002, Dream Center Peoria provides emergency and transitional housing for women, children, and families seeking shelter and meals The faith based organization also operates mobile units, provides after-school and summer

programs for at-risk youth, and offers clothing and household items at no cost Every service and program offered by Dream Center Peoria is inspired by their core values of giving dignity, showing compassion, and igniting purpose to each guest they serve To get involved or schedule a tour of the facility, call 309-676-3000

Scan to register LUNCH AND LEARN PROGRAM This is a great time to partner with us and learn how you can get involved in turning dreams into reality!

HOPE STORE Donation drop off Tues & Thurs 9am - 11:30am. Open to Public

1st Thurs & 3rd Sat 9am - 11:30am All clothing and household donations are provided free of charge.

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