Cheeseburger in Paradise fundraiser breaks all records for Community Action

 

[May 03, 2023] 

Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois (CAPCIL) hosted their Cheeseburger in Paradise fundraiser on April 22nd, 2023, 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 $38,130 towards CAPCIL’s mission. Historically, this event raises between $25,000 to $30,000 annually but the last two events have raised the bar. “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 enjoyed 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, seventy-one 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. “One of our biggest needs right now, is funds to provide transportation to out of town doctor appointments, radiation, and chemotherapy treatments. We receive calls from people in our community every day that need our help. This is one of the areas the funding raised from Cheeseburger in Paradise will help support.” Said Titus.

“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, Richard Kaufman, ProCore Contractors, P&W Pools and Spa, and First Presbyterian Church 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]