Grant Project Updates
See what our past recipients have been up to...
November 2025: Reclaimed
Pathway Ministries used its Impact Central Illinois grant to expand services supporting individuals in need by enhancing accessibility and program reach. The funding helped strengthen their mission to provide essential resources and foster community connection for those facing hardship
November 2025: Live A Life Like Any Other
Camp Big Sky used the $25,000 Inspire Grant from Impact Central Illinois to install an elevator lift and complete the lower level of their Learning Center and Lodge, significantly improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities. These enhancements will double their capacity for education programs and expand opportunities for inclusive learning and overnight stays.
November 2025: Safe Families Volunteer Coordinator
Safe Families for Children Peoria/Bloomington used their Impact Central Illinois grant to hire a church engagement coordinator, greatly expanding their volunteer and community outreach. With her help, they onboarded 41 volunteers, partnered with six churches, hosted trainings, and strengthened local connections to better support families in crisis.
July 2024: Recruiting Foster Parents
The last two years of this funding has been critical to LSSI’s foster care programs in Peoria.
July 2024: Playground & Track
Having this area available for the families living in our 24/7 Emergency Shelter and The Village apartments, in addition to being able to offer a space for fitness and health education for the DCP Students, has provided a safe place for those we serve to exercise and improve their overall physical and mental health.
June 2024: Kitchen & Technology Center Updates
CICBVI has completed their projects and state, By being able to inform and teach these individuals that their life can be productive and enjoyable thanks to the advances made in technology – at ALL levels, not just electronically - we have seen people’s entire outlook change for the better.
July 2023: Cottage Renovations
Scurry Miller, President and CEO of CHAIL, shares a beautiful recap of the renovations they have completed so far, and some testimonials from the youth who are reaping the benefits.
September 2023: Expanded Reach
Camilla Rabjohns, President of Invictus Woods, shares her updates on how many additional people they have been able to serve with their grant funds, and some testimonials from the clients who are forging a new path.
November 2023: Small changes = Big Impact
The Center for Prevention of Abuse shares a touching update about the accessibility renovations made possible with their grant funds, and how they have opened up a new world of opportunities for one client.