CUSF is an independent, non-profit, community supported foundation whose purpose is to enhance the quality of education in Champaign Unit 4 School District and Urbana School District #116.
Currently we are focusing on four initiatives. 1. It’s My I.D.E.A Grants, a new online teacher-support mini-grant program is the CUSF response to our changing world. 2. The CUScholars Program supports all of our high school students to take a rigorous curriculum so they are prepared for every kind of post-high school choice. This program is a collaboration with both school districts, Parkland College and the University of Illinois. nearly 500 students have signed up in the Program’s first two years. 3. Our Arts for All Fund supports the arts in C-U public schools through endowment, programming and special projects. 4. The I.D.E.A. Store is a marketplace to donate and buy reusable materials of all kinds for creative re-use. The Store opened in September 2010. Profit generated by this social enterprise supports CUSF.
Mission Statement: To enrich its community, the Champaign Urbana Schools Foundation is committed to encouraging educational initiatives and facilitating excellence in education in the public elementary and secondary schools of Champaign-Urbana, Illinois.
Mission Area: Education
Location: Champaign-Urbana
Website: www.cuschoolsfoundation.org
We are an upstart group of three strangers who have come together to address the tragic events that have befallen not only our communities, but the world. These events include bullying, child abuse, and various other issues that impact the livelihood of children. The response and outpouring of support has been phenomenal and we intend to carry your voices with us on our mission.
Our main goals are to "Educate and Communicate." We believe that this combination will make huge changes in the way that individuals in our world communicate with one another. There are also numerous ways that we plan to approach this, such as support through legislation, training opportunities, feedback, and group meetings with the public to discuss their thoughts and ideas on methods making our world a safer and more pleasant place for children. We have made many contacts and many friends who are also going to be involved in events we are planning in the near future. We are focused and we are ready!
Mission Statement: The TALK Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating and safety for our children in the schools, churches, and communities in East Central Illinois and throughout the world.
Mission Area: Education
Location: Champaign County, Illinois
Website: thetalkfoundation.org
Since 2002, Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach has responded to the sick, poor and needy of the world through a medical surplus recovery and redistribution program. This life-saving work, accomplished by matching surplus medical supplies and equipment from organizations in the United States with the needs of healthcare providers in the developing world, has affected individuals in more than 70 countries. Mission Outreach strives to be effective environmental stewards while being a healing presence for the life of the world. Mission Outreach is a ministry of the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis.
Mission Statement: Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach responds to the sick, poor and needy through a medical equipment and supply recovery and distribution program and education and awareness opportunities.
Mission Area: Health
Location: Sangamon County, Illinois
Website: www.mission-outreach.org
Agency dedicated to providing materials and services to the residents of Decatur and Macon County. We provide programs, exhibits, materials, free internet access and computer training on a regular basis to the residents. The library is open 69 hours per week September through May and 65 hours per week over the summer
Mission Statement: : The purpose of the Decatur Public Library is to provide access to resources to help meet the informational, recreational, and professional needs of every member of the community. The library is dedicated to selecting, acquiring, and maintaining quality materials in a variety of formats; providing the programs, services and technologies to support this purpose; and recognizing and responding to the diverse and ever-changing needs of the population we serve.
Mission Area: Decatur & Macon Co.
Location: 130 N. Franklin St, Decatur, IL
Website: decatur.lib.il.us
Mission Statement: To serve our community and region with quality behavioral health care and rehabilitative services that assist people in their recovery process.
Mission Area: Social service
Location: Effingham, IL
Website: www.heartlandhs.org
The Homestead Corporation of Champaign-Urbana was incorporated in April 1993 to provide affordable housing and supportive services for low and moderate-income persons. The Corporation received its 501 (c) (3) status from the IRS in May 1996. Also in 1996, the Homestead Corporation was certified by the Urbana HOME Consortium as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). The mission of the organization is to assure an adequate supply of good quality affordable housing for all people with inadequate resources. This mission has been carried out over the years with the development of several affordable rental units and the construction of new affordable single-family homes. Homestead's first development was the 25-unit Homestead Apartments SRO, which we still own and manage to this day, housing homeless single adults. The Corporation has completed the marketing, selling and construction of twelve new single-family homes in the last ten years in Champaign-Urbana, and hopes to complete three more in 2011-2012. In July 2010 we completed the construction of Crystal View Townhomes affordable rental housing in Urbana, IL. We hope to work on more affordable multi-family rental developments in the future.
Mission Statement: The mission of the Homestead Corporation is to assure an adequate supply of good quality, affordable housing for all people with inadequate resources.
Mission Area: Community Development
Location: Champaign County, Illinois
Website: homesteadcorp.org
No matter what challenge or life change you’re facing, Family Service has a century of experience, the resources and information to help you enjoy a meaningful life again.
Family Service assists more than 12,000 people in our community a year with such services to seniors as in-home care, volunteer coordination, meal assistance, or a ride to the doctor; and services for families and people of all ages like counseling, support group information, and information and referrals to community resources.
Family Service…supporting you, strengthening our community.
Mission Statement: "Supporting people across the generations by providing quality human services."
At times we all need a little help. If you live in the Champaign area and you need help, then call Family Service. We are the designated point of entry for all area services. We'll get you connected today.
Mission Area: Social Service
Location: Champaign County, Illinois
Website: www.famservcc.org
The Forest Preserve Friends Foundation was established as a non-profit entity to promote public awareness, generate support, identify funding, and assist in the achievement of conservation, education, and recreation goals for the Champaign County Forest Preserve District.
Mission Statement: The foundation was initially established as “The Harvesters” in 1978 to plan, promote, and support the exhibits and programs of the Early American Museum, a facility of the Champaign County Forest Preserve District. The Harvesters was granted 501(c)3 status in 1983. In 1989, the foundation’s name and mission changed to encompass its role in support of the entire forest preserve district. That role, as stated in the by-laws, is to promote public awareness, generate support, identify funding, and assist in the achievement of conservation goals for the Champaign County Forest Preserve District.
Mission Area: Environment
Location: Champaign County
Website: www.ccfpd.org/foundation
In 1994, the Scottish Rite Masons joined forces with the world-renowned Massachusetts General Hospital to launch a major endeavor to help ease the life-long burdens of dyslexia. Until the Children's Learning Centers were launched in the 15 states of this organization's Northern Jurisdiction, no other national charity had adopted this critical need as a major concern. Although studies revealed the existence of remarkably effective programs for treating dyslexia, no one was addressing the issue and its cost to individuals and society in a systematic way.
The initial goal was to open 55 Learning Centers in 15 states. At that time, the Masons made the following philanthropic pledges:
o To help children with dyslexia learn to read and to reach their full potential;
o To help their families end the frustration, guilt, and disruption caused by dyslexia;
o To help communities by building Learning Centers to help youngsters succeed in and out of school; and
To fully fund this endeavor.
The Children's Learning Centers, now in 15 states, provide tutoring at no charge to children from kindergarten through high school who have been diagnosed as dyslexic. Children are eligible regardless of economic status, race, religion, or Masonic affiliation. The positive impact of early intervention on the lives of these children and their families is enormous, and inspires our commitment to this program.
Mission Statement: Provide, free of charge, the highest quality multisensory
reading and written language tutorial services for children
with dyslexia, through a network of nationally recognized
centers of excellence
Promote and encourage education of tutorial trainees,
professionals, and the public, to become resources in
teaching children to read.
Advance the body of scientific knowledge of dyslexia through
support of clinical research, to improve today’s standards
and tomorrow’s care.
Mission Area: Vermilion County, Champaign County, Iroquois County
Location: 109 W. North St. Danville, IL 61832
Website: http://www.danvillelearningcenter.webs.com/
The Good Samaritan Inn is a soup kitchen located in downtown Decatur, Illinois. We serve a free hot midday meal to an average of three hundred adults and children each day. We are open seven days a week. 2012 marks our thirtieth year of operation. We have nine full and part time staff. We are entirely funded by private donations, and rely greatly on volunteers, who come daily to help prepare and serve the meal. Currently volunteers come from forty-five different churches and eighteen community groups, businesses, and schools.
Mission Statement: The mission of The Good Samaritan Inn is to serve the hungry, economically disadvantaged person a hot, nutritious noon meal.
Mission Area: The greater Decatur community
Location: 920 North Union Street, Decatur IL 62522
Website: www.goodsamaritaninn.org
Founded in 1994, Camp Care-A-Lot is a week-long residential camp that is both fun and educational for children ages 6-10 who come from low income homes. There is no charge to the families and it is staffed by volunteers who serve as day help or week-long Camp Counselors.
Mission Statement: The mission of Camp Care-A-Lot is to have a positive impact on the life of a child through a camping experience.
Mission Area: Education
Location: Sangamon County, Illinois
Website: www.campcarealot.org
We are a not-for-profit organization which educates the legislature concerning matters relating to people with disabilities. We also hold trainings for Professionals, students, parents, and others interested in the welfare of people with disabilities.
We just formed this not-for-profit group to raise funds to support the animals in the care of this county facility. We hope to find grants and connect with other people who help with dog and cat welfare facilities.
Mission Statement: FOSCAC is dedicated to enriching the lives of, and eliminating the euthanasia of, adoptable pets in residence at Sangamon County Animal Control Center. These objectives will be served by promoting and facilitating adoptions and transfers to other animal shelters, by participating in community outreach events to enhance awareness of SCAC, and by educating the community on animal welfare issues.
Mission Area: animal shelter
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Website: none yet
Mission Statement: The mission of the Education Justice Project is to build a model college-in-prison program that demonstrates the positive impacts of higher education upon incarcerated people, their families, the communities from which they come, and society as a whole.
Mission Area: education
Location: central IL
Website: www.educationjustice.net
The Champaign-Urbana Area Project is organized to serve as a catalyst for citizens working together to address problems and issues affecting them. CUAP provides services to “at-risk” youth and their families.
Mission Statement: Champaign Urbana Area Project
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The Champaign-Urbana Area Project is organized to serve as a catalyst for citizens working together to address problems and issues affecting them. Specifically, CUAP is to provide services to “at risk” youth and their families.
These activities seek to empower low-income citizens and shall include, but not be limited to: cultural, educational, recreational, community organization and development, self esteem enhancing, and social activities which result in preventing juvenile delinquency.
Mission Area: Champaign County
Location: Champaign, IL
Website: http://cuapweb.org
Parents Understanding Self Help (PUSH) is an organization of Christian women whose desire is to walk alongside young, single mothers, encouraging them, instructing them, guiding them, by demonstrating the Love of Christ.
Mission Statement: The Push (Parents Understanding Self Help) is a faith-based ministry whose purpose is to assist young single mothers in escaping poverty by demonstrating the love of Christ through mentoring and education.
Mission Area: Jasper County Illinois
Location: Newton, Illinois
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Through a collaborative effort involving Sangamon County physicians and safety net agencies CATCH seeks to enroll low-income, medically uninsured residents to have access to coordinated,medical services including access to physicians,medical testing,screening and prescriptions medications. Each person enrolled in CATCH will have a primary care medical home and timely access to other medical services they need. As a result, the physical and mental health of the population enrolled in CATCH will improve, and the resources of the community will be used with optimal efficiency.
Mission Statement: The mission of CATCH is to improve access to healthcare for the low-income uninsured residents of Sangamon County.
Mission Area: Health
Location: Sangamon County, Illinois
Website: scmsdocs.org
The Champaign County YMCA has had a rich history in our community offering programs that promote family relationships, youth activities and healthy lifestyles. The YMCA is recognized as an association of men, women and children of all races, religions, ages and abilities that pursue healthy lifestyles.
Mission Statement: To put Christian Principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Mission Area:
Location: Champaign
Website: www.ccymca.net
Nobody longs for a safe and loving family more than an abused or neglected child, who has been removed from their home and placed in foster care. CASA volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates) are empowered by the courts to help make this dream a reality. CASA volunteers are the one consistent adult in these children’s lives, vigilantly fighting for and protecting their fundamental right to be treated with the dignity and respect every child deserves. Serving as the foster child's voice in court, CASA volunteers bring positive change to the lives of these vulnerable children, as well as their children and generations to come.
Mission Statement: The mission of CASA of Vermilion County is to advocate for abused and neglected children within the juvenile court system by training and managing volunteers to represent those children's best interest to the Court.
Mission Area: Vermilion County
Location: Danville, Illinois
Website: www.casavermilion.org
Generations of Hope is a unique 15-year-old, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, licensed child welfare agency, and intergenerational neighborhood/community, located on the former Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, Illinois.
Mission Statement: Our mission is to develop and sustain the intergenerational neighborhood, Hope Meadows, for adoptive families of foster children that promotes permanency, community and caring relationships, while offering safety and meaningful purpose in the daily lives of older adults.
Mission Area: Illinois
Location: Rantoul, IL
Website: www.generationsofhope.org
