Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2023-2024

Serving America IN THE HEART OF ILLINOIS

NAVY-MARINE CLUB 1310 E. SEIBERLING, PEORIA HEIGHTS

VIDEO GAMING AND A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE TO RELAX AND MEET WITH FELLOW MEMBERS AND GUESTS. Open to the public daily at Noon. Reservable “back room” at reasonable rate for receptions, birthdays, private parties. Members of NAMAC posts flags on Prospect Avenue on military holidays.

NAVY CLUB PEORIA SHIP 34

MIDWEST CENTRAL YOUNG MARINES

A national youth program focused on leadership, citizenship through community service, self-discipline and living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The organization upholds the Marine Corps’ core values of honor, courage and commitment, and the Young Marines’ core values of leadership, discipline and teamwork. • The Midwest Central Young Marines meet two Saturdays a month. • Led by dedicated adult volunteers. • Young Marines learn skills, earn rank, wear the Young Marine uniform and work toward awards for achievement in leadership, community service, academics and first aid. • Provide color guards for events, ceremonies and parades.

The Navy Club of the USA was the first national service organization chartered by an act of Congress to exclusively represent the waterborne services. Open to any citizen who has served or is now serving under honorable conditions. • Peoria Ship 34 meets the second Monday of each month, 6 p.m., Navy Marine Club. • Supports veteran and community initiatives, including U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Freedom Paws, Peoria Area Habitat for Heros and the Peoria Area Honor Flight.

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE PEORIA LEATHERNECKS DETACHMENT 81

U. S. NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS PIMITEOUI DIVISION

The Marine Corps League is the only U. S. Marine Corps-related veterans organization chartered by Congress. • Peoria Leathernecks meet the first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., Navy Marine Club. • Supporting veterans’ organizations, including Toys for Tots, Midwest Central Young Marines and area veteran’s homes.

The mission of the Navy and Coast Guard’s youth program is to build leaders of character. • Pimiteoui Division meets one weekend a month. • Led by dedicated adult volunteers, cadets gain skills, knowledge and confidence through training, incorporating hands-on learning and teamwork. • Cadets wear Navy uniforms, work as teams in a disciplined environment and adhere to the core values of honor, respect, commitment and service. • The diverse program includes seamanship, sailing, aviation, security, STEM, scuba, submarines, photography and an International Exchange Program.