Cheeseburger in Paradise touted as best event ever

 

[May 24, 2022] 

Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois (CAPCIL) hosted their “best ever” Cheeseburger in Paradise fundraiser on April 30th, 2022, at the Lincoln Banquet Center.

The fundraiser has been quoted as “the social event of the year” by joining a paradise theme, cheeseburgers, live music, and auction packages. With about 260 guests in attendance, this year’s event generated over $38,500 towards CAPCIL’s mission. Historically, this event raises between $25,000 to $30,000 annually but the 2022 event raised the bar. “With my six years planning this event, I am continually humbled by the graciousness of our community. We are so thankful for amazing community supporters who purchase table sponsorships and/or donate auction items, food, and volunteer their time.” said Breann Titus, CAPCIL’s 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 fifteen live auction packages, forty-nine online auction items, a Big Kahuna raffle and various dream vacation packages.

CAPCIL provides Senior Nutrition (Meals on Wheels), Senior Transportation, Food Pantry Cooperative, LIHEAP and Weatherization, Head Start and Early Head Start, Foster Grandparents, and the Hand Up Project which includes Personal Development Coaching and financial literacy classes.
 

“It is the mission of CAPCIL, in partnership with community stakeholders, to empower low-income persons and other vulnerable populations of all ages, Through the creation and implementation of poverty-fighting initiatives for those in crisis and those who seek a life of lasting independence.”

CAPCIL would like to specifically thank Lincoln Banquet Center, Sysco, El Mazatlán, Eaton Corporation, Harris-Hodnett Insurance, 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]