Peoria, Illinois
Illinois Valley Fuller Center for Housing
1716 N University Avenue
Peoria, IL 61604
Debbie Gaught, Board of Directors
drg826@comcast.net
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Fuller Center Bike Adventure working on a project with Illinois Valley Fuller Center during their visit.ABOUT US:
Located in the north central area of the state the Illinois Valley Fuller Center will be serving Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties in Illinois, known as the Tri-County area. Their primary focus will be to help low income families and veterans with critical repairs. They will be joining forces with other local non profits to help improve the existing housing stock not only for existing homeowners but to help families with vacant properties that might be available. The Fuller Center assists Central Illinois Veterans with basic home repairs, spring and fall yard cleanups, furnace safety checks and recognition.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Yard cleanups
- Home repairs
- Working concession stand at Peoria Civic Center events
- Fundraising assistance
UPCOMING EVENTS;
- November 2018 – Pasta for Patriots
- November 2018 – Fall yard cleanups
- November 1-11, 2018 – Joining Hands to Thank Veterans
- April 2019 – Spring yard cleanups
- April 2019 – Flapjack fundraiser
- May 27, 2019 – Memorial Day-Springdale Salute 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
NEEDS:
- Board and committee members
- Volunteers are needed to help with home repair projects and yard cleanups.
- Financial support-donations may be sent to Illinois Valley Fuller Center for Housing, 1716 N. University Ave., Peoria, IL 61604. Illinois Valley Fuller Center for Housing is a 501c3 non-profit and donations are tax deductible.
LINKS:
Organization on a mission to aid central Illinois veterans with home repairs
East Peoria family receives help from Illinois Valley Fuller Center for Housing
TV station, other media outlets highlight “Joining Hands to Thank Veterans”
Free yard cleanup offered for veterans
Fuller Center for Housing adds covenant partner in Peoria, Illinois