Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2023-2024

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

6000 W. War Memorial Drive Peoria, IL 61615 Phone: (309) 645-5893 (309) 645-3453 Website : wwwimpactcentralillinoisorg

Facebook : @ImpactCentralIL Instagram : @ImpactCentralIL : @ImpactCentralIL BOARD MEMBERS Laurie Weaver, President and Co-Founder Shelley Weaver, Vice President and Co-Founder Kristin Zika, Grants Chair

Jada Hoerr, Membership Chair Beth Clark, Marketing Chair Judy Huff, Community Partner Liaison

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

HOW TO HELP We encourage 501(c)(3) nonprofits, who serve residents of Peoria, Woodford or Tazewell counties in Central Illinois, to visit our website and apply for our grants next January. Our annual membership drive begins July 1st so we ask women to visit our website to learn more about becoming a member.

VISION Our goal is to gather, educate, and inspire women and make an extraordinary impact in our central Illinois communities DID YOU KNOW? To date, Impact has awarded grants totaling $595,000 and plans to award another $330,000 on June 6, 2023 which will bring us to a 4-year total of $925,000 Our membership is at an all time high of 315 women including three Junior members who joined our ranks in 2022

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 grants to worthy programs/projects of local nonprofits selected by our members One Woman - One Vote Together we can make a significant difference in our community and help women achieve their full philanthropic capacity Our membership includes women of all ages and perspectives, each of us in a different spot on her philanthropic journey

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