FY2025 - Boys & Girls Club of Pekin

FY2025 - Boys & Girls Club of Pekin

FY2025 Boys & Girls Club of Pekin

FY2025 CASA

FY2025 (Carol House of Hope, Center for Prevention of Abuse)

FY2025 (Carol House of Hope, Center for Prevention of Abuse)

FY2025 (Carol House of Hope, Center for Prevention of Abuse)

FY2025 (FamilyCore)

FY2025 (FamilyCore)

FY2025 (Miller Senior Center)

FY2025 - Neighborhood House Meals on Wheels

FY2025 (Pekin Outreach Initiative, Homelessness Program)

FY2025 (Pekin Outreach Initiative, Homelessness Program)

FY2024-25 (Pekin Outreach Initiative, Weekend Snack Pack Program)

FY2025 (Tazewell County Children’s Advocacy Center)

FY2025 (TCRC Employment Program)

FY2025 (TCRC Sight Center)

FY2025 (Salvation Army, Social Services)

FY2025 (Salvation Army, Social Services)

FY2025 (Salvation Army, Rust Transitional Center)

FY2025 (Salvation Army, Rust Transitional Center)

FY2025 (United Way of Pekin)

One of the most meaningful success stories from the past year comes from our Program Coordinator, whose journey reflects the long-term impact of the Boys & Girls Club of Pekin.  As a child he was a member of the club where he found a safe place to participate in programming, expand his social experiences, have consistent adult support outside of his family, and have opportunities to build confidence and leadership skills. While a Club Kid he was nominated to attend Boys & Girls Club of Illnois Youth of the Year competition. As he grew older, those early experiences motivated him to give back. In 2021, he joined the Club staff, working directly in the Out of School Time Program and coaching youth across all sports offered by the Club. Over time, he also took on additional responsibilities, including officiating games and supporting special events.  - Boys and Girls Club of Pekin

In the last physical year due to the advocacy and support of our volunteers CASA has seen 12 children reunified with their parents, 3 youth reaching an independent goal and 2 children adopted into loving caring homes. The most amazing success in all this is that out of these 17 children four of these children were reunified with their parents in 6 months or less from the date CASA was assigned to the case. Six of these children were reunified with their parents in ten months or less. This is well below the average time a case spends in the JA court system for neglect and abuse. Our volunteers are doing amazing things for the children in our community.  - CASA Program

During this quarter, a client was referred for counseling services by her Single Parent Program case manager. With both programs being in house, the case manager and clinician have been able to work together to coordinate opportunities to reduce barriers and assist this single mother in being able to consistently attend counseling services. Additionally, the case manager is able to provide support between sessions to help the mother improve her environmental conditions, which also support improved mental health. - FamilyCore: Counseling Program

Client M in pekin had been receiving home-delivered meals for about six months when he decided he no longer needed th service. Within a short time, though, he noticed the difference - his nutrition suffered, and he missed the daily visit from his meal delivery driver, a connection he had come to rely on. Client M reached out to restart his Meals on Wheels service, and thanks to support from the Pekin United Way, NHA was able to welcome him back with open arms. Today, he receives daily nutritious meals and the friendly face at the door that helps him remain safely and happily in his own home. - Neighborhood House: Meals on Wheels

Client R in Pekin had been receiving home-delivered meals for a few years while working to rebuild their strength and mobility after a devastating fall. Thanks to the support of the Pekin United Way, NHA was able to walk alongside Client R throughout their recovery - helping them stay safely in their own home while they regained their independence. Recently, Client R reached out with some wonderful news: they had improved so much that they were ready to transition off services and are now living independently again! - Neighborhood House: Meals on Wheels

Thanks to the generous support of the United Way of Pekin and the broader Pekin community, the Center for Prevention of Abuse (CFPA) provided lifesaving shelter and comprehensive support services to 168 survivors of domestic violence at the Carol House of Hope in Pekin during fiscal year 2026.  This included 120 adults and 48 children, who collectively received 1,936.75 hours of support services and were provided with 3,184 nights of safe shelter, offering the time and stability needed to begin rebuilding their lives. - Center for Prevention of Abuse

Miller Center's transportation service ensures that Coral can travel safely to and from her dialysis treatments while allowing her husband to attend his appointments at the VA Clinic. This reliable service has made it possible for them to consistently access the medical care they both need each week, reducing transportation barriers and helping them maintain their health and independence. - Miller Senior Center: Transportation Services