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Southwestern Illinois Charitable Giving Guide

By ALAN J. ORTBALSThe Illinois Business Journal is proud

to present the fifth annual Southwestern Illinois Giving Guide. Southwestern Illinois is served by a plethora of charities ranging from tiny, local agencies to those that are national or even

international in scope. We’ve included more than 30 in our Guide this year and we’re

sorry we didn’t have room for more.Americans are a generous people. The

National Philanthropic Trust offers some interesting statistics on charitable giving in the United States. For example, did you know:• Corporate giving in 2016 increased to

$18.55 billion - a 3.5 percent increase from 2015.

• Americans donated $390 billion in 2016 — 4.2 percent increase from 2016

• 91 percent of high net worth households give to charity.

• In 2016, the majority of charitable dollars went to religion (32 percent), education (16 percent), human services (12 percent), grant-making foundations (11

percent) and health (9 percent).• Charitable giving accounted for 2.1

percent of gross domestic product in 2016.

• In 2016, the largest source of charitable giving came from individuals at $281.86 billion, or 72 percent of total giving; followed by foundations ($58.28 billion/15 percent), bequests ($30.36 billion/8 percent), and corporations ($18.55 billion/5 percent).

• On average, high net worth donors gave $25,509 to charity in 2015. By comparison, general population households gave $2,520 on average.

It occurred to us a few years ago that business owners are frequently asked to

give and that there was no easy way for them to access information about all the different charities and what they do. So, we began the Giving Guide to help link donors and donees.

In the following pages you’ll be able to read the words of board chairs, CEOs and executive directors from six local charities. They range from those that support the development of our young people to those that serve clients with special needs to those that support people in crisis situations.

The Southwestern Illinois Charitable Giving Guide can be pulled out of this issue of the Illinois Business Journal to refer to throughout the year. It will also be available on our website, www.ibjonline.com.

The Charities of Southwestern Illinois — helping to build a better community

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9,928 sq. ft. state of the art facility 5,417 sq. ft. open fitness room 2,419 sq. ft. exercise classroom

All donations will be matched

up to $400,000.

Opening January 2019

For more information contact: 2603 NORTH RODGERS AVENUE

ALTON IL. 62052 (618) 465-3298

WWW.SENIORSERVICESPLUS.ORG

Since 1947, individuals and families have turned to Caritas Family Solutions for emotional support during challenging times in their lives. Our spirited, dedicated, and professional staff provide hope and encouragement with a variety of services that help people of all ages create safe, stable environments for themselves and their loved ones. Serving more than 4,500 individuals across Southern Illinois each year, we focus on improving well-being through: • professional counseling for individuals, couples, families,

schools and groups• adoption and pregnancy care services• the largest, highest quality foster care program in Southern

Illinois, caring for more than 1,300 children annually• residential therapy for severely abused and neglected

children • community integrated living arrangements for adults with

developmental disabilities;• supportive housing for pregnant and parenting mothers

• employment training and experience for low-income older adults to re-enter the workforce.

We highly value collaboration and invite you to partner with us in support of these efforts. For more information, please call 618-213-8700 or visit caritasfamilysolutions.org.

Gary Huelsmann, M.S.W. ChiefExecutiveOfficer,CaritasFamilySolutions

Senior Services Plus, Pathway to Wellness Campaign is scheduled for completion by January of 2019 and will be open to the public. Senior Services Plus has engaged EWR/Farnsworth as the architectural firm, Sheppard, Morgan and Schwab Inc. as the civil engineering firm, and Impact Strategies as the general contractor for the project to support us in creating a free standing pre-engineered 9,928 square foot facility to expand our community Wellness Center.

Senior Services Plus (SSP) believes that a major component of healthy aging is access to affordable wellness and in 2007 developed a low cost alternative for individuals as they age to engage in preventative wellness activities. This strategic

initiative which started in 2007 with 24 pieces of equipment and 253 members has grown to a community wellness center with over 1,400 members, 54 pieces of equipment and 18 fitness classes. We currently operate our wellness center out of four rooms at our headquarters for a total of 4,008 sq. ft. for 1,400 members. The total cost of the project is estimated to be $2,200,000.00; we currently have $1,565,492.00 committed in cash and $292,438.00 in pledges for a total of $1,857,930.00. On October 24th, 2017 John and Jayne Simmons stepped up with an incredibly generous challenge gift of $400,000 for the Pathway to Wellness Campaign. All

gifts will be matched dollar for dollar, including all pledges, gifts, grants and bequests. Since October 24th, we have raised $135,987.00 for the match. SSP is the only not for profit wellness center in Madison County providing this scope of wellness services to the community.

On average SSP serves 3,000 people a day through an enormous variety of programming that is designed to keep the seniors safe, healthy and living independently and with dignity in their own homes. In 2017, SSP has provided direct services for 26,314 seniors, including 335,477 hours of homemaker services for 959 seniors to remain living independently in their own homes. SSP delivers a total of 85,214 Meals on Wheels, for 966 seniors, and provides 24,920 free lunch meals for 1,277 seniors which is a third of their daily nutrition. The Foster Grandparent Program provides over 115 senior volunteers who volunteer 96,174 hours of volunteer service as tutors, mentors, or caregivers to improve the lives of 4,697 children. Information and Assistance Specialists advocate for 4,676 seniors and people with disabilities with limited incomes by providing information and referral services to effectively access resources and benefits provided by Federal, State, and private and community organizations, plus avoid exploitation and scams. In 2017, 522 seniors have been driven 91,670 miles and 1,400 community members accessed our low cost wellness center to improve their health and fitness. SSP has experienced ongoing growth in our services for the past 10 years. With over 10,000 seniors turning 65 every day until 2030 across the country we have seen a local increase for our services.

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FRIDAY, JULY 24TAMARACK GOLF COURSE

Join us for our 6th ANNUAL SEQUINS, SUITS & SNEAKERS GALAOct. 25, 2018 • Register Online Now!

The mission of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation is to instill youth in the Greater East St. Louis area with the dream, drive and determination necessary to succeed in academics, athletics and leadership.

Empowering Youth to Win in Life

Our focus is simple... One child at a time. We help to restore family relationships; prepare young adults to make positive life decisions and become productive citizens. We are building stronger communities through programs that strengthen & preserve

families. In addition to over 20 different areas of care, Hoyleton, is expanding our behavioral health services. We are growing programs that work with children who struggle with emotional, educational, intellectual and developmental challenges or may have experienced trauma. We treat the whole child, looking at more than a single issue so we can provide the best, most comprehensive integrated care. We examine barriers in the home, school and community, working with the family who raises them and the organizations that support them.

Grounded by faith and the traditions of the United Church of Christ, we make a positive impact on over 2,800 lives each year. Together with your support, we are bringing hope to children facing neglect and abuse, and ensuring they feel seen, heard and loved. For more information visit www.Hoyleton.org or give us a call at (618) 688-4727. Chris L. Cox President and CEO HoyletonYouthandFamilyServices

“Girl Scouts is 2.6 million strong nationally. Locally, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is 15, 874 strong – 11,316 girls and 4,550 adults who are positively changing their communities in 40 ½ counties in Southern Illinois. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place! Everything a Girl Scout does centers around STEM, the outdoors, development of life skills, and entrepreneurship, and is designed to meet her where she is now and to grow along with her. Girl Scouting unleashes the power of every G.I.R.L: Go-getter Innovator Risk-taker Leader preparing her for a life-time of leadership—from taking a night time hike under the stars to accepting a mission on the International Space Station; from lobbying the city council with her troop to holding a seat in Congress; from running her own cookie business today to tackling cybersecurity tomorrow. Our Girl Scout Leadership Experience is a one-of-a-kind leadership development program for girls, with proven results. It is based on time tested methods and research backed programming that helps girls take the lead—in their own lives

and in the world. Consider serving our 107 year old mission and volunteer to become a member or donor today.”

Loretta Graham CEO Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois

The mission of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation is to instill youth in the Greater East St. Louis area with the dream, drive and determination necessary to succeed in academics, athletics and leadership. Our programming touches the lives of more than 2,000 kids in East St. Louis each year. We provide after school and summer programs including volleyball, basketball, Khoury league baseball and softball, wrestling, dance, football, cheerleading and much more. All children who attend the center are also taught Jackie’s Winning in Life curriculum, which teaches leadership and character development skills. Our goal is to engage kids and families, through sports, and improve outcomes with education classes and life skills training. We partner with SIUE to offer the Headstart program to pre-

school children and collaborate with numerous other agencies/companies to expand our outreach. The JJK Center provides a safe, nurturing environment; a place for children to reach their full potential. Volunteers and donations always welcomed! Contact us at 618-274-5437 or visit our website at jjkfoundation.org

Jackie Joyner-KerseeFounderandBoardChairJackieJoyner-KerseeFoundation

The mission of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation is to instill youth in the Greater East St. Louis area with the dream, drive and determination necessary to succeed in academics, athletics and leadership. Our programming touches the lives of

more than 2,000 kids in East St. Louis each year. We provide after school and summer programs including volleyball, basketball, Khoury league baseball and softball, wrestling, dance, football, cheerleading and much more. All children who attend the center are also taught Jackie’s Winning in Life curriculum, which teaches leadership and character development skills. Our goal is to engage kids and families, through sports, and improve outcomes with education classes and life skills training. We partner with SIUE to offer the Headstart program to pre-school children and collaborate with numerous other agencies/companies to expand our

outreach. The JJK Center provides a safe, nurturing environment; a place for children to reach their full potential. Volunteers and donations always welcomed! Contact us at 618-274-5437 or visit our website at jjkfoundation.org

Jackie Joyner-KerseeFounderandBoardChairJackieJoyner-KerseeFoundation

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Big Brothers Big Sisters www.bbbsil.org 2726 Frank Scott Parkway West Helps children facing adversity of Southwestern Illinois 618-398-3162 Belleville, Illinois 62223 build strong relationships

Boys and Girls Club of Alton, Inc. www.bgcalton.org 115 Jefferson Avenue/P.O. Box 532 Enabling youth to reach their full potential 618-462-6249 Alton, IL 62002

Boy Scouths of America www.stlbsa.org.com 335 W. Main St. Providing leadership and character Greater St. Louis Council 618-234-9111 Belleville, IL 62220 education for youth

Call for Help, Inc. www.callforhelpinc.org 9400 Lebanon Road Provides transitional housing, sexual assualt 618-397-0968 East St. Louis, IL 62203 and mental health services

Caritas Family Solutions www.caritasfamilysolutions.org 8601 West Main Street, #201 Meeting the social and emotional needs of 618-213-8700 Belleville, IL 62223 persons of all backgrounds

CASA of Southwestern Illinois www.casaofswil.org 1801 North Belt West Trains volunteers to advocate in court on behalf of abused and neglected children 618-234-4278 Belleville, IL 62226

Children’s Home & Aid www.childrenshomeandaid.org 2133 Johnson Road, Suite 101 Professional services to children, youth 618-452-8900 Granite City, IL 62040 and families

Christian Activity Center www.cacesl.org 540 N. 6th Street Faith-based programming, education and 618-874-5615 East St. Louis, IL recreation for children 5-18 in East St. Louis

Community Care Center, Inc. www.gccommunitycarecenter.org 1818 Cleveland Blvd. Meeting people’s basic needs and promoting

618-876-8770 Granite City, IL 62040 financial independence

Crisis Food Center, Inc. www.crisisfoodcenter.org 21 East 6th Street Providing nutritious food to individuals618-462-8201 Alton, IL 62002 and families

Family Hospice www.familyhospice.org 5110 West Main Street Providing support to individuals and families 618-277-1800 Belleville, IL 62226 experiencing a terminal illness

Fontebella Maternity Home www.fontebella.org P.O. Box 137 Offering shelter for expectant mothers

618-406-4355 O’Fallon, IL 62269

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois www.gsofsi.org Four Ginger Creek Parkway Building girls of courage, confidence 800-345-6858 Glen Carbon, IL 62034 and character

Glen-Ed Pantry www.glenedpantry.org 125 Fifth Avenue/P.O. Box 756 Meeting people’s basic needs and promoting618-656-7506 Edwardsville, IL 62025 financial independence

HeartLands Conservancy www.heartlandsconservancy.org 406 East Main Street Conserving open space and building green

618-566-4451 Mascoutah, IL 62258 communities

Hospice of Southern Illinois www.hospice.org 305 South Illinois Street Enhancing the quality of life for individuals 800-233-1708 Belleville, IL 62220 and their loved ones touched by terminal illness

Hoyleton Youth and Family Services www.hoyleton.org 8 Executive Dr., Suite 200 Meeting the needs of children and families

618-688-4727 Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Illinois Center for Autism www.illinoiscenterforautism.org 548 South Ruby Lane Providing services to children and adults 618-398-7500 Fairview Heights, IL 62208 with Autism

IMPACT CIL www.impactcil.org 2735 East Broadway Providing services to people with disabilities

618-462-1411 Alton, IL 62002

Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation www.jjkfoundation.org 101 Jackie Joyner-Kersee Circle Providing youth, adults and families with the 618-274-KIDS East St. Louis, IL 62204 resources to improve their quality of life

Lessie Bates Davis www.lessiebatesdavis.org 1200 North 13th Street Providing services to youth and seniors to Neighborhood House, Inc. 618-874-0777 East St. Louis, IL 62205 improve their quality of life Leu Civic Center, Inc. leucivic.center 213 N. Market St. Providing social and recreational activities

618-566-2175 Mascoutah, IL 62258 to the community

Lutheran Child and Family Services www.lcfs.org 317 West Main Street Providing adoption, foster care, parent skills of Illinois 800-363-LCFS Belleville, IL 62220 training and counseling

Memorial Foundation, Inc. www.memhosp.com 4500 Memorial Drive Providing exceptional healthcare and 618-257-5659 Belleville, IL 62226 compassionate service

Miners Institute Foundation historicminersinstitute01.businesscatalyst.com 204 West Main Street Working to restore and reopen the historic 618-972-4236 Collinsville, IL 62234 Miner’s Theatre

Oasis Women’s Center oasisshelter.org P.O. Box 636 Providing services to survivors of 618-465-1978 Alton, IL 62002 domestic violence

Phoenix Crisis Center, Inc. www.phoenixcrisiscenter.org P.O. Box 345 Providing services to survivors of 618-451-1008 Granite City, IL 62040 domestic violence

Senior Services Plus, Inc. www.seniorservicesplus.org 2603 North Rodgers Avenue Keeping older adults safe, independent 618-465-3298 Alton, IL 62002 and active

SIUE Foundation www.siue.edu/give Campus, P.O. Box 1082 Supporting the mission, vision and values 618-650-2345 Edwardsville, IL 62026-1082 of SIUE

St. John’s Community Care www.stjohnscc.org 222 Goethe Avenue Keeping older adults safe, independent618-344-0276 Collinsville, IL 62234 and active

St. Paul's Senior Community www.stpaulsseniorcommunity.com 1020 West E St. Supporting residentswith limited 618-233-2095 Belleville, IL 62030 financial means

Tri-Cities Area Association 618-419-0629 P.O. Box 1681 Providing services to people with disabilities for Handicapped, Inc. Granite City, IL 62040

Violence Prevention Center www.vpcswi.org P.O. Box 831 Providing services to survivors of of Southwestern Illinois 618-236-2531 Belleville, IL 62222 domestic violence Content for this Index was generated from multiple sources including www.stl.unitedway.org and organizations that contacted the Illinois Business Journal directly.

Not all charities could be included due to space limitations. Agencies that wish to be included in next year’s Guide can submit their information at any time to aortbals@ibjonline.com

INDEX OF CHARITIES OF SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS