Local nonprofits awarded big grants by Impact Central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Eight nonprofits were awarded close to $400,000 worth of grants at the annual Impact Central Illinois meeting that was held at Five Points Washington on Tuesday.
The organization's 250 members voted on which eligible nonprofits that serve the residents of Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties they would like to receive the grants.
Among the winners was Wildlife Prairie Park, which was awarded a $118,000 Health & Community Wellbeing grant for their 'Park for All – Staying on Track' project.
The project will replace tracks on the north loop, as the current tracks are worn down. Pioneer Station will also get some upgrades to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
A wheelchair ramp will be added along with a continuous walkway from the station to the pavilion. There will also be a covered waiting area, new lighting, and a new platform at the Pioneer Station. Upgrades are set to begin after the train season in November.
The runner-up for the Health & Community Wellbeing grant was the Hult Center for Healthy Living, which was awarded $3,000.
Other grant winners include:
The Education & Community Development Grant, which awarded $118,000 to the Neighborhood House Association to remodel their youth program. The runner-up was the Children's Home Association of IL, which was awarded $3,000.
The Social Services & Basic Needs Grant was awarded $118,000 to the Midwest Food Bank for a new truck for food rescue and distribution. The runner-up was Prairie State Legal Services, which was awarded $3,000.
A $30,000 Impact Grant was awarded to the Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging for their Aging with Vitality Program. The runner-up, Pelia Academy, was awarded $3,000.
Impact Central Illinois is a women's collective giving organization that combines annual donations to give large grants to local causes.
More information is available on its website.
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