Southwestern Illinois Charitable Giving Guide

Southwestern Illinois Charitable Giving Guide     “For 45 years, Metro-East residents have turned to Call for Help when they face crisis and hardship. Our programs empower people to overcome such challenges as homelessness, mental illness, sexual assault and poverty. We help hundreds of individuals each year become productive members of the community.     The quality…

Southwestern Illinois Charitable Giving Guide    “The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation provides youth, adults and families with the resources to improve their quality of life and to enhance communities with special attention directed to the greater East St. Louis area. In partnership with the YMCA, we sponsor an annual summer camp program.  Partnering with the East…

Southwestern Illinois Charitable Giving Guide     “We educate and service children and adults with autism to help them achieve their highest level of independence.  The Illinois Center for Autism is a not-for profit, community-based, mental health treatment, and educational agency dedicated to serving people with autism.      We offer a Special Day School Program which…

Southwestern Illinois Charitable Giving Guide     “A study conducted by Harris Interactive in 2009 looked at the long term outcomes of Little Brothers and Little Sisters who had been matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister for more than one year. Study results showed that:    •  75% were more likely to have received a…

Southwestern Illinois Charitable Giving Guide The Charities of Southwestern Illinois – helping to build a better community     The Illinois Business Journal is proud to present the second 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…