Family Life

Located in Mt. Vernon, IL Family Life provides a helping hand to the homeless community, offering vital shelter, nourishment, and essential resources. Their mission is to empower them with the support they need to regain their footing and successfully reintegrate into society. The community goals at Family Life align with that of the Great ExpectationsContinue reading “Family Life”

Positive Brotherhood, Inc

Located in Malden, MO The mission of Positive Brotherhood is to empower our young men to overcome unhealthy attitudes and behaviors in a structured and supportive environment; focusing on their strengths, engaging them in positive activities, and motivating them to become strong, productive, responsible individuals. The dream is to share and provide levels of manhoodContinue reading “Positive Brotherhood, Inc”

Foster Adopt Connect

Located in Poplar Bluff, MO FosterAdopt Connect is dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families as they navigate the complexities of the child welfare system. Their programs offer invaluable assistance and resources to break generational cycles of abuse and neglect. At FosterAdopt Connect, they understand the challenges faced by foster parents and family members unexpectedlyContinue reading “Foster Adopt Connect”

Fur Love

Located in Taylorville, IL Fur Love is a charitable, upscale resale shoppe to benefit the expansion of the Christian County Animal Control facility, created through the Main Street Taylorville organization. All net proceeds will benefit the needs of staff and animals at the CCAC with the main goal being the proposed expansion project. The communityContinue reading “Fur Love”

Gracious Helpers Foundation

Located in St. Louis, MO Gracious Helpers Foundation is in the business of changing and shaping lives. The work done at this organization is aimed at providing a holistic approach to solving some of our society’s biggest challenges. Empowering their partners by creating opportunities for individuals and communities is a high priority here. Finding newContinue reading “Gracious Helpers Foundation”

Richwoods High School Bass Team

Richwoods HighSchool is located in Peoria, IL Richwoods High School Bass team works hard to provide an opportunity for kids to fish and learn about the natural resources available while also teaching them intangible lessons and life skills. They focus on conservation while also encouraging the spirit of competition! They are currently undergoing some overhaulsContinue reading “Richwoods High School Bass Team”

Mentor Richland County

Mentor Richland County is located in Olney, IL The vision at Mentor Richland County is simple: Creating brighter futures for youth through one-to-one mentoring. Along with their vision, the mission is to enhance the lives of the youth in the community through one-to-one mentoring relationships. MRC believes it is its job to support those relationships so that they thrive!Continue reading “Mentor Richland County”

Carbondale Warming Center

Carbondale Warming Center recipient is located in Carbondale, IL Seeing a gap in the services available for our region’s homeless community’s basic needs, especially during the colder winter months. A committee from all ends of the community came together to fill the need. In the winter of 2018 the Warming Center established its own worksiteContinue reading “Carbondale Warming Center”

Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital

Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital recipient is located in St. Louis, MO At SSM Health Cardinal Glennon, they care for children of all ages from St. Louis, Missouri, Illinois, and from around the world. Their focus is on the overall health of their communities in addition to the health of the children living in them. InspiredContinue reading “Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital”