Our Annual Fundraisers
Every year, our neighbors show up. They pack the bleachers, they dress like pirates, they bid, cheer, and laugh together. And every time they do, they're helping a family in Pekin, Tremont, Hopedale, or Marquette Heights keep the lights on, put food on the table, or get a child ready for school.
Our fundraisers are where community spirit turns into real support. This page is your home base for everything we host throughout the year: what's coming up, what we've done, and how you can be part of it.
Why It Matters
Every dollar raised at our events stays right here in Tazewell County. It supports local programs that help working families who are doing everything right but still struggling to get by. When you buy a ticket, sponsor a table, or volunteer for an evening, you aren't just attending an event. You're investing in the people who make this community what it is.
Pirate Night
Ahoy, Pekin! Our newest event brings a little adventure (and a lot of fun) to a good cause. Walk the plank, put your friends in the brig or buy a key that could unlock quite a bounty!
Whether you come in full pirate gear or just bring your appetite for fun, you'll be helping us raise money for Born Learning Trails to be built and installed across our community.
2026 Date: October 29th
Location: Pekin VFW
Time: 6-8:30 PM
Chipotle Night
You can support our mission by enjoying delicious food from our local Chipotle! 25% of all sales from the fundraiser time will come back to support our initiatives!
Bring a flyer into the store to support (click image to download), or order online with the code provided!
2026 Date: October 10th
Location: Pekin Chipotle, 3440 Court St.
Time: 4-8:00 PM
5th Annual PCHS Basketball Fundraiser game
There's nothing quite like a packed gym on a Friday night in Pekin. Each year we team up with Pekin Community High School for a night of Dragons basketball that does a lot more than fill the stands.
Besides enjoying the game, stop by and get your 50/50 tickets, enter a raffle or learn more about what we do at the United Way of Pekin. Of course, don’t forget to enter for a chance infamous full court Putt Challenge!
2027 Date: TBD
Location: Pekin Community High School
Time: TBD
Coffee for a cause
Each November Coffee Connection supports our mission with a specially designed drink!
Stop by anytime during the month and order this years special drink and $1.00 will be donated back to our mission.
2026 Date: All November
Location: Coffee Connection; 404 Court Street, Pekin IL
