


You Make Our Work Possible
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While the world has been renewed with fresh hope after battling the pandemic, the fight in South Central Illinois remains strong. It is our purpose to not only PROVIDE solutions for the pressing needs our communities are facing, but to CREATE everlasting change.
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Thanks to already formed and trusted relationships, as well as new partnerships that are being made each day, we are able to address the region’s most pressing needs and provide relief efforts across the region. Because of the support from friends like YOU, we are able to press on. We are able to fight diligently for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in South Central Illinois. Thanks to YOU, we will continue to fight on behalf of our region.
Need Help Now? Call 2-1-1
Find services available in your community, such as rent/mortgage and utility assistance, food, emergency shelter, healthcare, counseling, support groups, and much more.
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Interested in accessing the 211 database online? Click here.
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Why call 2-1-1?
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211 is a free, confidential service.
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Your call is answered by a trained professional.
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One call connects you with the appropriate resources you need in your community.
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It is efficient, fast and easy to use.
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No more wrong numbers or wasted time trying to find the right resource.
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It is always there for you—24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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Translation services are available in many languages.
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WE ARE THANKFUL FOR OUR SPONSORS
Ameren Corporation
Marathon Petroleum Corp.
Williamson Home
NAPA Genuine Parts
Fifth Third Bank - Out of Area
Tri-County Electric Cooperative
UPS Centralia
Asbery & Associates
First Financial Bank
Henkels & McCoy, Inc.
Crossroads Community Hospital
Regions Bank-UWCA
Kemper CPA
AT&T
Walgreens Corporate
Caritas Family Solutions
Mt. Vernon City Schools-District 80
Springfield Electric
Auto-Owner Insurance Company
Brehm Investment Group, Inc.
Community First Bank of the Heartland
GenFed Financial
Harvey Behme & Associates
Peoples National Bank
Anthem Associate Giving Campaign
Mt. Vernon Spine and Disc Center
Vectren
Kirby Risk
Country Insurance