Community Action celebrates the success of Cheeseburger in Paradise
Thanks for all the support

 

[June 17, 2021] 

Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois (CAPCIL) hosted another successful Cheeseburger in Paradise fundraiser on June 5th, 2021, at the Lincoln Banquet Center.

The fundraiser under normal circumstances has been quoted as “the social event of the year” by joining a paradise theme, cheeseburgers, live music and auction packages. With some COVID restrictions still in place, the event was held at half the normal capacity of attendees. With about 200 guests in attendance, this year’s event generated over $27,600 towards CAPCIL’s mission. Historically, this event raises between $25,000 to $30,000 annually (400 guests). The 2021 event smashed the goal with half the people. “This year especially, we are so grateful for amazing community supporters who purchase table sponsorships and/or donate auction items, food, and volunteer their time. We understand that the last 18 months has been hard on a lot of people, but our community came together and helped make this event special.” said Breann Titus, Director of Agency Development.

Guests enjoy all you can eat cheeseburgers, yummy chicken wings, and delicious drink specials all while listening to live music provided by J Christopher “The World’s Most Dangerous One-Man Band”. The event boasted seventeen live auction packages, forty-three online auction items, and Big Kahuna raffle.

CAPCIL provides Senior Nutrition (Meals on Wheels), Senior Transportation, Food Pantry Cooperative, LIHEAP and Weatherization, Head Start and Early Head Start, Foster Grandparents, Strengthening Working Families Initiative, and the Hand Up Project which includes Jobs for Life and financial literacy classes.

“It is the mission of CAPCIL, in partnership with communities in our service area, to empower persons with low income and the aged by creating and implementing poverty-fighting initiatives for those in crisis and those that endeavor a life of lasting independence.”

CAPCIL would like to specifically thank Lincoln Banquet Center, Sysco, El Mazatlán, Harris-Hodnett Insurance, Open Arms Christian Fellowship and Richard Kaufman for their gold level sponsorships, as well as Cordelio Power for their platinum level sponsorship.

To learn more about CAPCIL, to become a volunteer, or to make a monthly contribution to the agency, call 217-732-2159 or visit www.capcil.info.

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