MID-YEARimpact report
SINCE JULY 2024, WE HAVE PROVIDED...
114,595
HOME-DELIVERED MEALS 8,799 CONGREGATE MEALS 1,525 SHELF-STABLE MEALS
550 HOURS OF YOUTH TUTORING AND ENRICHMENT
1,696 YOUTH MEALS
305 HOURS OF ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES
704 PANTRY BOXES 1,083 BAGS OF PET FOOD
1,394 SUNDAY MEALS
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EDUCATE donation drives
ogether to help bridge this gap. Since October, numerous food and hygiene drives have generated incredible donations. The Hindu community’s Sewa Diwali food drive alone contributed an impressive 2,000 pounds of food. Local organizations such as Arnold and Sons Plumbing, Commerce Bank, and Mark W Bills Middle School, among many others, have made significant contributions as well, ensuring that we can continue to feed those in need
If you would like to support the food pantry, visit nhpeoria org or contact Noah Palm at 309-674-1131 ext 300 for more information on how to contribute
fall break
2023 HOI United Way Community Assessment During District 150's Fall Break, the Youth Program at Neighborhood House
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full-day programming for students. Our dedicated Youth staff focused on providing v
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and opportunities to help the kids develop their physical, mental, and emotional skills, all while ensuring they had fun. In collaboration with the local school district, we also worked to increase accessibili
establishing a school bus route to and from Neighborhood House, removing transportat
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as a barrier for the youth in our program This initiative allowed even more students to benefit from the enriching experiences we provide
Some of the enrichment activities included: Art classes
Polka lessons
Learning to make healthy snacks
Daily journaling and emotional discussion
Trip to Tanner’s Orchard
Trip to Elevate Trampoline Park
If you want to learn more, visit our website at nhpeoria org or contact Patrick Randall at 309-674-1131 ext 244 or patrickr@nhpeoria org
EMPOWER
Neighborhood House Holiday Programs
HOLIDAY PANTRIES
COAT DRIVE
SANTA FOR SENIORS
In early December, hundreds of volunteers came together to bring light to the seniors in o
Meals on Wheels program and partnering long-term car
8th, we packaged and delivered 1,000 gifts to senior neighbors throughout Peoria and Tazewell County an event that both our seniors and volunteers look
Many of the elderly individuals we serve are negatively impacted by isolat
, so a small gift and a friendly face can make all the difference in brightening their holiday season. We are incredibly grateful to the sponsors, volunteers, and staff who made this possible and can’t wait to see you again next year!
Every year Neighborhood House asks the Peoria community to donate used winter gear to our coat drive These coats, scarves, hats, etc are then given out to those in need to keep warm during the cold winter months This year, thanks to donor and volunteer efforts, 388 coats were distributed to the Peoria community!
CHILDREN’S ANGEL TREE
For the past few years, Neighborhood House has organized a Children’s Angel Tree program. This initiative connects local youth and families with generous donors who fulfill their Christmas wish lists by purchasing gifts. Not only does this help make the holiday season special for the children, but it also eases some of the stress for their families during this time of year. Thanks to the generosity of donors, we were able to sponsor 98 kids through this year’s angel tree. The Food Pantry works year-round to eliminate food insecurity throughout the Peoria area During the holidays, we not only strive to pr