Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois ends the year full of gratitude for the support of its community partners

 

[January 04, 2020] 

CAPCIL’s mission is strong and focused on helping persons of low income develop and escape of the gripes of poverty while making a positive impact in communities within their service area. However, the employees are only a small part of that. The people who volunteer their time to help deliver meals, stock the food pantry, assist in the classroom or help maintain our facilities are an integral part of their success.

In the last two years, volunteers have donated over 120,000 hours with a financial impact of over $400,000. CAPCIL’s volunteer program gives persons an opportunity to learn new skills, stay active, earn food for their household while boosting their personal development. In return, the agency can focus their resources on program development, compliance, and effective program management. Volunteers make the agency stronger and more efficient.

CAPCIL is thankful for the business/organizational partners and community members who provide funding, make donations and hold collections in their honor.

The agency receives a large portion of funding through Federal and State grants however, some of the funding restrictions can create gaps in services.

Private unrestricted donations allow them to fill the gap, continue services when funding is delayed and help those in crisis situations. Private unrestricted donations, big or small, are vital and provides the agency additional financial stability.

“Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois is more financially sound than ever. Unrestricted dollars are a critical part of that financial well-being, and our team has worked very hard to ensure a stable and vibrant future.”, said Executive Director, Alison Rumler-Gomez.

For additional information on their programs or to become a community partner please visit CAPCIL’s website at www.capcil.info, or by calling CAPCIL’s Corporate Office at 217-732-2159.

[Breann Titus
Director of Agency Development
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois (CAPCIL)]