Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2023-2024

THE PEORIA FRIENDSHIP HOUSE OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE The Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service mission is to do the work of Jesus Christ, providing hope, respect and guidance towards a path to prosperity.

800 NE Madison Avenue Peoria, IL 61603 Phone: (309) 671-5200

Email: ceo@friendship.house Website : wwwfriendshiphouse Facebook : @peoriafriendshiphouseofchristianservice Instagram : @peoriafriendshiphouse

KEY STAFF Marcellus Sommerville, President/CEO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bob Woolsey, President Dalton Mellon, Vice President Art Oakford

Pat Lavery Hedy Elliot LaMar Anderson Terry Taylor Bridget Booker Wendy Mitchell Rick Gaa

alongside our Program Managers to create an achievement plan designed for their individual specific needs and improving their lives PFH collaborates with other agencies to assist in areas of resources that we do not directly provide to allow the achievement plan and specific goals to be accomplished OUR SERVICES  STEAMS Academy  TIME  Pathway to YOUR Future  LaFamilia  Parent Mentor Program  Peoria PeaceKeepers  Financial Stability  Health Support Services  Citizenship Classes  Pantry DID YOU KNOW The Peoria Friendship House was incorporated in April 1951 as a cooperative effort by the American Baptist Church and the local Council of Churches Our first facility, a Quonset hut, was donated by Bradley University and dubbed, “Operation Friendship House”

Michael Unruh Miguel Ramirez Heather Sexton Jonathan Gladstone Rachelle Cummings-Schillings Kendra Belk Andrew Parmelee Pam Alwan Sharron Tear

VISION The Peoria Friendship House offers individualized advocacy, coaching, education and support to everyone who walks through our doors It is a holistic approach towards a path to a better future We identify and assess each individual to provide a plan of action to eliminate the necessary obstacles in order to move forwards providing the resources needed for family growth We continue to expand our programs/services to meet the needs of our changing community We are thankful for the support of so many and the continued referrals we receive in the area VALUES Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Account ability, Teamwork and Excellence The Peoria Friendship House provides a holistic approach toward a path to overcome poverty through wrap-around services along with short and long-term coaching Individuals and families desiring to improve their circumstances work

HOW TO HELP You can support the Peoria Friendship House with a financial gift, sponsorship, or by volunteering your time. Visit us online at www.friendship.house or call us at (309) 671-5200.

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