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 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.
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“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]
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