News and Events
Springboard Kitchen - Completed Project Tour
Be one of the first to visit the recently completed Springboard Kitchen in the North Valley on Saturday, July 27th at 9:00 AM. Urban Acres and St. Paul's were one of the grant recipients in 2021. They created a project, known as a "Ghost Kitchen" which is a community commissary kitchen for small food businesses. They also plan to use the space for food educational seminars and demos to help members of the community learn to identify and prepare healthy foods. ... Read More
Bring a Friend Gathering MORTON
This is your chance to share the Impact story with your friends who might be interested in joining us for 2024-25. This will be our 6th Grant Cycle and we are excited to maintain the momentum by giving away at least $340,000 in grants in 2025. It's also a chance to visit with other Impact Members. Please think about a friend or family member that you can bring to this event. Read More
2024 TOWN HALL
The annual Town Hall meeting is just around the corner, and we can't wait to see you there! This is YOUR chance to come together as a community and delve into the heart of our mission. Join us for an evening of inspiration and empowerment as we share our journey, highlight our successes, and address the challenges ahead. What's in store for you: State of Impact Address: Listen to our president as they provide insights into our achievements and strategic direction, laying the found... Read More
Bring a Friend Gathering - Open House
Bring your friends to learn about Impact Cental Illinois.Read More
News & Updates
Impact Central Illinois Celebrates 5 Years of Giving!
Laurie Weaver, President of Impact Central Illinois and Jami Truelove, Nonprofit Liaison were guests on the Greg & Dan show last week to talk about Impact's 5th year of giving. If you missed it, you can listen now.
Click here to Register for the Nonprofit Grant Information Session on December 13, 2023
The Nonprofit Grant Information Session will be held at Peoria NEXT Innovation Center located at 801 W. Main Street, beginning at 5:00 PM
ICI & Y On The Fly appear on Business Forward
S04 E06:
In Part 1 a three-part series, Matt George talks to Andy Thornton, president/CEO of the Greater Peoria Family YMCA and Jami Trulove of Impact Central Illinois about how the YMCA and Peoria Park District are engaging children and families in outdoor recreation and fitness experiences that build stronger relationships and develop a deeper spirit for community. The collaboration encompasses six parks, targeting the 61603 and 61605 zip codes.
ICI & ART Inc appear on Business Forward
S04 E07:
In Part 2 of a three-part series, Matt George talks to Jonathan Romain of Art Inc. and Laurie Weaver, president of Impact Central Illinois about a truly accessible new program that will introduce 150 youth annually to film, studio music, lighting and sound production through fun and engaging activities. Children participating in the arts are more likely to succeed in school and develop positive skills and behaviors.