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Corporate Partnership

Opportunities

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“Doing the Most Good”

Right here in Peoria

With every dollar you invested, we strive to make the most change.

The Peoria Salvation Army is serving our community in need and delivering

the broadest array of services. We are meeting the most basic human needs

through food pantries, shelters, emergency living assistance and disaster

relief. Below are examples of the impact The Salvation Army had in 2018.

Early Childhood Development

The Child Care Center enrolled 100

children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old into

their Pre-K full accredited program.

Family Shelter and Safety Net

In the past 12 months, we have

provided 28,071 nights of lodging

and 52,532 meals for homeless

children, women and men.

Food

Provided 31,935 meals to area

individuals in need through our

Dinner with Love program.

Veterans

In the past 12 months, we

provided services to 174

veterans or their families. An

additional $78,400 was paid for

rent assistance and $7,670 in

utility assistance through SSVF

funds.

Social Services

We assisted 752 individuals with

rent and utilities and another

2,237 food parcels through our

Food Pantry.

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“Volunteering for Good”

Volunteer Opportunities for Employees

The Salvation Army offers various customized programs to offer your employees

hands-on community service opportunities including:

Food Pantry parcel packing

Christmas Bell Ringing campaigns

Lunch and Dinner serving to the homeless

Facility maintenance including painting, cleaning, organizing, etc.

Food Drives and Cold Weather Clothing Drives

Administrative (such as helping at Reception Desk) and Data Entry

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“Fundraising for Good”

Corporate Fundraising Opportunities

Company Match

If the employees of an organization have agreed to raise money for The Salvation

Army, an incentive to participate in the fun is offering a Company Match. This

means that the amount raised by the employees’ personal donations, would be

doubled by the organization and then donated to The Salvation Army. This not

only helps our cause twice over, it increases company morale and employee

participation knowing their contribution will not go unnoticed.

Adopt a Kettle

The Annual Red Kettle Campaign is a familiar reminder to those in need that the

community is offering support to help get them back on their feet. As participants

in this campaign, employees who would like to volunteer their time and effort are

assigned a kettle to raise funds for The Salvation Army. During this time, the

employees take shifts manning a kettle and gathering donations from community

members walking into area shops. The employees can ring bells, sing Christmas

carols, and spread holiday cheer all while having a little fun and raising money to

help those in need.

Angel Tree Sponsorship

This program is an opportunity for employees to purchase a gift specifically for a

child in need. If an organization would like to participate, they can request to

receive an unlimited amount of Angel Tree tags. Each tag has the name of the child

along with their present “wish” for Christmas. The employees can then purchase

that wish list item for the child to open on Christmas morning.

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Needs Menu

On the next few pages, you will be introduced to the various

programs offered by The Peoria Salvation Army. You will see the

program name with a brief description and specific needs to keep

that program operating at it’s best. These needs are either

monetary donations, in-kind donations through products or

services, or volunteer hour donations. If you see a program of

interest to you, feel free to discuss opportunities with us that

may not be listed as a specific need. Programs are always

innovating and thinking of new ways to improve practices, so any

donations would be a step towards the right direction.

These specific needs have been outlined in detail for your

company and employee base to review and decide as a group

where your donation would best fit. Every donation will be

graciously accepted and documented. After all, your corporate

donation helps us serve the Peoria community in need and we

want to be sure that your company is being recognized and

thanked for being involved in our Partners for Good program.

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Our Eagle Crest Camp and Conference Center is located in Washburn, IL and

spreads over almost 300 acres of beautiful land. During the summer, we offer

various youth programs for kids between ages 6 and 18. During non summer

months, our facilities can be used for adult ministry retreats, corporate

meeting space, weddings, etc. Also, we have a High Ropes course to

challenge ALL ages. Looking for a fun employee outing? Develop team

building by completing the challenging high ropes obstacles.

Eagle Crest Camp

In-Kind Needs

Building supplies for a lighted trail bridge over a large ravine to connect

lodging with other areas of the camp. Having a lit bridge will create

walking access from one side of camp to another instead of vehicle

transportation which is currently necessary.

-Materials include: telephone poles, concrete, equipment for moving

dirt and placing materials, lights, etc.

Monetary Needs

Sponsor an area youth to attend Summer Camp. Our camp topics

include Music, Sports, DIY and STEM.

Eagle Crest Camp

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Our Child Care Center located at 210 Spalding, in Peoria, opened in

1932 and is believed to be the longest continually running pre-k

education center in Peoria. Children between the ages of 6 weeks and

5 years old are accepted to participate in the program. The services

are open to the public with accommodations to families who need

assistance in lower cost child care. We use programming and funds

from United Way to educate the children and prepare them to

graduate our program into Kindergarten.

Child Care Center

In-Kind Needs

Updated shelving units in classrooms for storage of books, craft project

supplies, student’s personal items, etc.

Window coverings for classrooms to block out light when students are

napping

Ceiling fans to circulate air in the classrooms to prevent overheating

Playground improvements for playground area and outdoor classroom

areas

Infant items including wipes, diapers, diaper cream, bibs, etc.

School supplies including construction paper, glue, paint, crayons

Volunteer Needs

Story-time readers

Kitchen area cleanup

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Our Family Shelter is located at 417 NE Adams in downtown Peoria. The

shelter will accept single women, women with children or an intact family.

We have capacity for 40 individuals and often are at capacity with a waiting

list. Shelter residents are encouraged to work with a case worker to find a

steady job and their own safe living arrangements facilitated through a

program called Pathway of Hope. While staying at the shelter they are given

three meals a day, can participate in life-skills classes, and work towards

finding stability to end the cycle of homelessness.

Family Shelter

In-Kind Needs

Personal hygiene products: toothpaste, shampoo, liquid soap dispensers,

baby wipes, diapers, baby powder, etc.

Ink cartridges for printers (to print resumes for job searching)

Board games for children ages 4-18

Light commercial grade vacuum for residents to keep their room clean

Peoria Public school uniforms for children staying at the shelter

Books for children ages 15+

Bed wetting sheets (plastic) for children with accidents during bedtime

Volunteer Needs

Professional services to teach life-skills classes: financial literacy and

budgeting 101, cooking classes, shopping for a healthy diet, how to

interview for a job, dress for success, etc.

Cleaning and organizing storage areas of linens, toiletries, toys

Muralist to paint a children’s mural in the Family Room

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The Safety Net Program is designed to give homeless men a safe place to

sleep every night of the week and case management services. When the

participants check-in at night, they are offered a clean cot with fresh sheets,

storage for their belongings, and a light breakfast and coffee on their way out

in the morning. Other services include shower and laundry facilities.

Safety Net Program

In-Kind Needs

New or gently used raised cots for sleeping

Sack lunch materials including granola bars, sandwiches, chips, apples,

oranges

New or gently used linens and pillows for cots

Socks and cold weather clothing items for clients

Hygiene products including soaps and toothpaste

Bus passes

Card games or board games like chess

Clear Rubbermaid storage containers for client storage

Latex gloves for staff

Breathalyzer system

Volunteer Needs

People to help wash and sort laundry of cots

People to help clean facilities and cots

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We offer several different feeding programs. We have a stocked Food Pantry

full of dry goods and non-perishables. A typical emergency Food Pantry parcel

can feed a family of four for 3 days and costs around $25 to stock. We also offer

a hot meal service for lunch and dinner, Monday-Friday. These programs are

open to the public during regular hours. The meals are prepared and served

entirely by volunteers. Additionally, our Family Shelter residents get served

three meals a day.

Food Service and Pantry

In-Kind Needs

Non-Perishable items for parcels including: canned soup, canned

vegetables, canned fruit, dry boxed goods and meals, dry pasta, canned

sauce, boxed mixes including oatmeal and breads, canned fish products.

Hot Meal donations for our Lunch for Love and Dinner for Love programs

including sandwiches, pastas, proteins, vegetables, etc.

Volunteer Needs

People to help sort and sack pantry items

People to help cook and serve the lunch and dinner programs

People to help clean warehouse floors and keep shelves organized

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The Veterans Outreach Center located at 416 NE Jefferson in

downtown Peoria opened in 2011 by a Peoria Veteran and long time

Salvation Army volunteer, Bob Johnson, in honor of his deceased step

-son, Kyle Harrell, who was a Marine Veteran. While much has been

done to combat homelessness amongst veterans, there are still an

estimated 8% of veterans battling homelessness in Illinois.

At the Veteran’s Outreach Center, Supportive Services for Veteran

Families (SSVF), provides assistance to Homeless Veterans, and those

who are at risk of being homeless. SSVF operates out of 8 different

locations throughout the Central Illinois area, in conjunction with

The Salvation Army. SSVF Staff provide case management and

referrals to other VA Services, as well as referrals to Substance Abuse

and Mental Health Services. Many Veterans who come into the VOC

are seeking not only services, but also encouragement and support,

as well as assistance using the computers located in the lobby.

Veterans Outreach Center

In-Kind Needs

Laundry detergent

Back packs to carry their personal belongings

Bottled water for Veterans living in shelters or on the street

Bus passes to help them get to job interviews or doctor’s appointments

Adult bikes for transportation (bike locks for these are appreciated)

Deodorant, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes, shampoo, etc.

Clothing (primarily sizes Adult Medium to Adult X-Large)

Socks, underwear

Umbrellas to keep Veterans without transportation or shelter dry.

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Our Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) program consists of several basic

services to provide for disaster survivors. Services are flexible and scalable

according to the disaster and can range from globally to locally like right

here in Washington, IL when a tornado devastated the town. The Salvation

Army was first on scene helping those affected by giving them food and

water, finding them basic living items like clothes and toothbrushes, to

helping them choose which agencies to contact for claim support.

Emergency Disaster Services

In-Kind Needs

Food items to make meals for their Thursday night Canteen Run feeding

program to the homeless.

Water, Gatorade, coffee for disaster relief

Volunteer Needs

Volunteers with EDS are needed in emergency disasters with needs like

feeding victims and first responders, assistance to victims with spiritual

counseling, temporary shelter, and referrals to other agencies.

We also have volunteer needs for our canteens and Thursday night

feeding distribution.

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The Salvation Army Peoria Citadel is the Corps location situated at 2903 W.

Nebraska Avenue in Peoria. This is the home of The Salvation Army church

in Peoria. They also offer character building programs for youth, bible study

classes for all ages, a food pantry, a Performing Art’s Academy and

recreational facilities for the community. This is also the home of our annual

Toy Shop event happening during Christmas.

Peoria Citadel

In-Kind Needs

Snack food for after school programs

Craft supplies and butcher block paper for Sunday School programs and

after school programs

Gym supplies like jump ropes and game balls

New scoreboard for the basketball courts

Regulation volleyball nets

Wii games and controllers

First Aid kits and AED system

Summer at the Sal field trip tickets and passes to local attractions like the

Peoria Zoo, Peoria Museum, Lakeview Waterpark, etc.

Volunteer Needs

People to help give life-skills classes to youth and adults

A muralist to paint the children’s area with a fun and colorful Biblical

scene