FY 2025-26 Grant Partners
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Outreach Center
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Social Services
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Rust Transitional Program
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Employment Services
A brighter financial future for all
Everyone deserves the opportunity to earn a living that can sustain a family and build security for future generations. That is unfortunately not a reality for some in our communities. We are committed to helping families achieve financial stability and improve access to opportunities that will have a positive effect on their economic well being. From funding partner programs working in various ways to our own initiatives we are addressing this issue multiple ways.
Financial Hardship by Households in our area
City of Pekin Financial Hardship by Household
The United Way's ALICE (Assets Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) initiative is critical in understanding the financial challenges faced by a significant segment of the population that, despite being employed, struggles to meet basic needs. ALICE households earn above the Federal Poverty Level but below the basic cost of living, making them vulnerable to financial instability.
These annual reports provide invaluable data on the number of ALICE households, their demographic characteristics, and the economic pressures they face. This data is critical in our understanding of community needs, decision making and guiding our conversations to make positive change.
Financial Resources
Adult education, job training & Career pathways
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315 Buena Vista Ave, Pekin
309-347-2104
The Pekin YWCA offers various adult literacy programs from GED, financial literacy, job skills related, etc. https://ywcapekin.org/
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309-682-1113
Offers a comprehensive range of services for veterans from employment services, job referral opportunities, support in claims filings and more. Goodwill also operates a 10-bed facility for unhoused veterans. https://www.goodwillpeo.org/veterans-services-peoria-il/
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101 SW Adams St Suite 800 Peoria
309-674-8931
Legal assistance for eligible clients with clearing of past records and/or other employment barrier reductions. https://pslegal.org/
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33 S. 4th St Pekin
309-347-7148
TCRC offers a wide array of programs and services that benefit people with developmental disabilities and visual impairments who live and work in our community. The agency operates twelve facilities located in Tazewell County, Illinois. Job training and placement, goal-oriented therapy, case management, community day services, help for the visually impaired, vocational services, homelike residential programs and our Springboard program all have an important place in the TCRC goal of “Caring for People…Birth to Seniors.
Public Benefits Access
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200 S 2nd St. Suite 20, Pekin
309-347-4184
Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, housing assistance, and childcare assistance. https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?
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211 Fulton St. Suite 207 Peoria
309-660-9086
Provides support to individuals with disabilities to help them live independently and achieve their employment and education goals. Services include vocational rehabilitation to assist with preparing for and securing employment, the Home Services Program which helps individuals with severe disabilities remain in their homes, and independent living support to promote community integration and self-sufficiency. https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?
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2801 Broadway St. Pekin
877-405-0499
Social security programs consisting of retirement, disability and survivor benefits.
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610 Park Ave, Pekin
309-266-9941
Organized for the purpose of reducing the causes and alleviating the effects of poverty in Tazewell, Woodford, McLean, and Livingston counties. Tazwood administers (LIHEAP) Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding, emergency furnaces, (PIPP) Percentage of Income Payment Plans, Warm Neighbors Cool Friends programs, weatherization programs, and Community Service Block Grants. https://www.tazwoodcs.org/
Financial Education & coaching
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2605 W Krause Street
(309) 676-3832
At METEC, we're here to help individuals and families become homeowners, permanent employment seekers and money savers. We got our start in 2001 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Peoria, helping Parishioners and neighbors learn how to create budgets, reduce debt and make sound financial decisions, The need was great, so we soon formed a nonprofit organization to serve the broader community. https://metechrc.org/
Small Business Support
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111 S. Capitol Street Pekin
309-478-5355
One of the City's highest priorities is balanced growth among residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, and the City is committed to being a strong economic development partner that is easy to do business with.
The Economic Development Department coordinates new business recruitment and provides retention and expansion assistance to existing enterprises. The department also coordinates the City’s use of economic development incentives including tax increment financing (TIF) and enterprise zone benefits.https://www.ci.pekin.il.us/departments/economic_development/index.php
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201 SW Adams St, Peoria
We serve & support founders and entrepreneurs through connection, education, motivation, & inspiration. https://www.distillerylabs.org/
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201 SW Adams St Peoria
309-495-5910
The Greater Peoria Economic Development Council (GPEDC) is a regional economic development and planning organization serving five counties in Central Illinois: Logan, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford. The Greater Peoria EDC promotes economic development in the region through its six core programs, including Business Attraction, Business Assistance, Workforce Solutions, Innovation and Startups, Rural Development, and the Greater Peoria Manufacturing Network. Guided by our nationally recognized comprehensive economic development strategy, the Greater Peoria EDC is committed to advancing the region’s economy by supporting business and talent development and attraction.
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Established in 1985, the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship has provided business counseling and support to entrepreneurs and existing businesses.
The Center has accomplished this by providing businesses with the resources needed to solve business-related problems and take advantage of new opportunities. Each year since 2001, we have assisted over 300 companies obtain loans and invest equity in excess of $3.5 million to start or expand their business, which has led to the creation and retention of more than 150 jobs each year.
https://www.bradley.edu/academics/academic-centers/small-business-development-center/
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Local businesses networking together to build a better community through personal development and business building ideas.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077844370875&locale=ne_NP
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402 Court Street, Pekin
309-346-2106
Membership is open to any business or organization that suports our vision (The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce will be the trusted partner for the Pekin business community) and our mission: The Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce continually celebrates the diverse community different individuals cultivate. We are committed to advancing, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging because it make us a stronger, more successful organization and vibrant community. https://pekinchamber.com/
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Downtown Pekin Main Street is dedicated to creating a vibrant and welcoming downtown for Pekin, Illinois. We work to support local businesses, preserve our historic character, and host engaging community events. Our goal is to make downtown Pekin a destination where people want to live, work, and play. Come discover the unique charm and energy of our Main Street! https://www.pekinmainstreet.com/
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801 W. Main Peoria
309-495-7238
Home to Central Illinois’ most innovative startups since 2007. Peoria NEXT is where innovative entrepreneurs choose to build tomorrow’s industry changing products and services. https://www.peorianext.com/
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Small business startup & growth education/mentorship program.
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PO Box 1590 Tremont
The Tremont Commerce Association is not a Chamber of Commerce but a group of area business people working together to better serve our community. Projects include the Annual Christmas Walk, Merchant’s Day, and awarding a savings bond to the Turkey Festival Queen.
Working together is not only a statement in Tremont but a way of life. Our businesses are professional & are dedicated to serving their customers.
https://www.tremontil.gov/organizations/commerce-association/
Homelessness Prevention, Affordable housing & Homeownership
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Undisclosed Location
1-800-559-7233
Emergency shelter and support facility located in Pekin for individuals and families affected by domestic violence. https://www.centerforpreventionofabuse.org/
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1901 Broadway St. Pekin
309-346-7996
Income based housing and housing assistance. https://www.pekinhousingauthority.com/
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243 Derby Street Pekin
309-200-0307
Located on the right side of the Salvation Army building. Supports individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. It operates a day shelter offering meals, showers, laundry, and job or life assistance. POI also provides weekend food packs to children in need through its Snack Pack Program. Additional services include meal and toiletry distribution. The organization partners with groups like Goodwill and Trillium Place to help clients access employment, healthcare, and housing resources. https://pekinoutreachinitiative.com/
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243 Derby St. Pekin
309-346-3010
Food pantry, overnight shelter, housing support services. Utility, rental/mortgage and other emergency financial assistance. Holiday and seasonal giving programs.
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444 S. Parkway Dr. Pekin
309-347-7791
Senior citizen center and housing.
Contact us.
unitedwayofpekin@gmail.com
(309) 346-2433
206 N. 4th Street
Pekin, IL 61554