FY 2025-26 Grant Partners

  • Text reading 'center for prevention of abuse' on a white background.

    Carol House of Hope

  • Center for Prevention of Abuse logo with black text on a white background.

    Court Advocacy

  • Logo featuring the Salvation Army shield with the text 'Doing the Most Good' to the right.

    Crisis Support, Rust Transitional Center

  • Logo for GPAA Outreach Initiative featuring a red heart with two hands shaking at the bottom and the words 'GPAA Outreach Initiative' inside, with 'GPAA' in large blue script.

    Outreach Center

Community Resliency

Whether it is rolling up your sleeves and picking up trash or helping share the word about crisis prevention hotlines there is a lot that everyone can do to make an impact on the community. There is an old saying about it taking a village… Well it really does take all of us to be united in our efforts to make sure we keep the focus on being a resilient and connected communities able to jump in and take care of others when needed or be prepared “just in case” something happens. Staying resilient is what gives our communities the foundational strength to withstand the storm of uncertainty.

Disaster, Crisis & Resiliency Resources

Crisis hotline & support

  • Call or Text 211 from anywhere to receive assistance.

  • 720 W Joan Ct. PO Box 3855 Peoria

    866-800-1409/1-888-206-1327 (TTY)

    The Adult Protective Services Program (APS) investigates reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and self-neglect of adults aged 60 or older, and adults aged 18-59 with disabilities living in the community.

    https://www.centerforpreventionofabuse.org/lets-start-the-conversation/adult-protective-services/

  • 720 W Joan Ct. Peoria

    1-800-559-SAFE (Crisis Hotline)

    Provides free and confidential services to individuals impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and more. Services include 24/7 crisis intervention, legal advocacy, counseling, and specialized programs for children. They also offer community education on abuse prevention. https://www.centerforpreventionofabuse.org

  • 442 W John H Gwynn Jr Ave. Peoria

    309-674-4125

    Provides a range of services designed to support children and families in crisis. Their services include 24/7 emergency childcare through a Crisis Nursery, early childhood development programs, family education and support services, and promote family stability and well-being. https://crittentoncenters.org

  • 800-252-4343

    An IL Department of Public Health long-term care ombudsman program to help with the reporting and resolution of nursing home/care facility issues.  https://ilaging.illinois.gov/programs/ltcombudsman/ombuds-reporting.html

  • 341 Buena Vista Ave Pekin

    309-347-6001

    Compassionate support to children who have experienced abuse. Services include forensic interviews, crisis counseling, case management, medical referrals, and advocacy throughout legal proceedings. The center also offers prevention education in schools, community workshops, and mandated reporter training to help protect children.   https://www.tazewellcac.org/

disaster relief & recovery

  • Central Illinois Chapter
    405 West John H Gwynn Jr Avenue
    Peoria, IL 61605

    309-677-7272

    The American Red Cross of Central Illinois serves one million people in 26 counties including Champaign, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Ford, Iroquois, Jasper, Kankakee, Livingston, Logan, Marshall, Mason, McLean, Peoria, Piatt, Richland, Stark, Tazewell, Vermilion, and Woodford.

    https://www.redcross.org/local/illinois/about-us/locations/central-illinois.html

  • 309-346-3010

    The Salvation Army stands at the ready to assist individuals and families in times of disaster or hardship. To learn more please contact them directly. https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/360lifecenters/pekin/

emergency preparedness

  • 309-346-3010

    The Salvation Army Social Services program provides financial relief and education resources to funds recipients in an effort to help families work towards avoiding financial challenges that could lead to homelessness. https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/360lifecenters/pekin/

environmental stewardship & sustainability

Warming & Cooling Centers

  • Open as a warming center when the temperatures fall below freezing. The main office at 243 Derby St, Pekin is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to drop in. The gym is open overnight seven days a week, 6 p.m.-7:30 a.m., but is limited to 10 to 15 people utilizing it as a warming center due to the high number already using the space as a shelter.

REgional Emergency Shelters

  • Eligibility: All populations Please call first.

    309-478-7878

    309-346-3010

    235 Derby St. Pekin, IL 61554

  • Eligibility: Single men 309-655-7272

    414 NE Jefferson St. Peoria 61603

  • Eligibility: Serves all populations but single men (men who do not currently have a child or a significant other with them, or are not otherwise part of a family unit)

    Please call first: 309-655-7272

    417 NE Adams St. Peoria 61603 

  • Eligibility: Single men
    309-676-6416
    601 SW Adams St. Peoria 61602

  • Eligibility: Single women

    309-689-0915 (Shelter is 24/7 but formal intake hours are Monday through Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

    6847 N. Allen Road. Peoria 61614  

  • Eligibility: Serves all populations except single men(men who do not currently have a child or a significant other with them, or are not otherwise part of a family unit)

    309-839-1810 

    714 Hamilton Blvd. Peoria 61603  

  • Eligibility: Anyone fleeing abuse/domestic violence

    Has a Peoria and a Pekin location

    309-691-0551

    1-800-559-7233

    Both lines are 24/7 

Contact us.

unitedwayofpekin@gmail.com
(309) 346-2433

206 N. 4th Street
Pekin, IL 61554