McLean County will be administering the COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
Any resident age 12 and up is eligible.
Walk-ins available at all clinics, but registering online will speed things up and ensure vaccine is available.
McLean County Health Department - https://health.mcleancountyil.gov/791/Vaccination-Clinics
McLean County Health Department COVID-19 Call Center- (309) 888-5600, M-F, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) - Vaccine Hotline: (833) 621-1284, Daily, 6:00 am - 12:00 pm. Or go Online - http://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccine-faq
Pharmacy information - COVID-19 Vaccine:
Walgreens - https://www.walgreens.com/topic/promotion/covid-vaccine.jsp
CVS - https://www.cvs.com/vaccine/intake/store/covid-screener/covid-qns
Jewel Osco - https://www.jewelosco.com/pharmacy/covid-19.html
HyVee - https://www.hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy/covid-vaccine
Kroger - https://www.kroger.com/rx/guest/get-vaccinated
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United Way of McLean County
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Volunteers from the United Way of McLean County are standing ready to assist Seniors/Individuals who need help in securing their COVID-19 Vaccine appointments because they do not have access to a computer or they are not computer savvy. Those individuals should contact Gloria Spinks with the United Way at 309-828-7383 or gspinks@uwaymc.org
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Illinois Department of Public Health
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COVID-19 HOTLINE. Any questions about Coronavirus - such as what one should do if they are feeling sick – or any other concerns –call the Illinois Department of Public Health Hotline at:
(800) 889-3931. For more information, visit their website at www.dph.illinois.gov
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CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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For global and national questions about COVID-19, visit the CDC website. This website has accurate updates, what you need to know, and resources for the community.
www.cdc.gov
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For information about health and human services in McLean County please call our 24/7 hotline by dialing 2-1-1, or view our online database at www.Findhelp211.org
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Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site Located in Bloomington
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Reditus Laboratories from Pekin, IL operates the drive-thru COVID-19 Community Based Testing Site at the Interstate Center. Reditus processes the tests and transmits the results to a state call center. A self-swab test is used; each person swabbing is instructed and monitored by on-site staff.
Testing at this site is not limited to McLean County Residents.
Additional clarification on changes has been received from the state:
The Community Based Testing Sites are all now required by the State of Illinois to collect health insurance information either during online pre-registration or on-site. People with health insurance are not billed for co-pays or costs not covered by health insurance and people without insurance will continue to be covered by the state or Cares Act. Testing is still free of cost to all individuals.
Pre-Registration:
Go to www.testdirectly.com/mclean, create a new account (or login if you have one). Note: Every person being tested has to use a separate email account or results will be overridden. If registering multiple persons it works best to use a tablet, computer, or separate smartphones. Following account set-up, a confirmation email will be sent, click that link and begin registering. Answer the applicable questions; when you get to Payment Source - select Free.; then click Place Order. A confirmation screen will pop-up and will also be emailed to you. You will need this document when you check-in at the site to test. Electronic registration is available on-site but will take longer.
On-Site Procedure:
Please wear a mask and follow the directions of the testing staff. Patients arriving by public transportation will be directed inside the building. When it is safe (moving vehicles) staff will work with people that are on foot. The Connect Transit Shuttle Bus operates from the West Side Walmart to the testing site on: Tues, Thurs, & Sat, 10:00 am - 11:30 am and 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm.
Location and Hours:
Closed Monday for Memorial Day. The drive thru testing site is located at the Interstate Center/McLean County Fair Grounds, 1106 Interstate Dr, Bloomington. Now open: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. They will be closed on holidays and will close early or open late in the event of severe weather.
Results:
You will receive a sticker after testing with an Order ID (top number) and a Key. You can go to www.testdirectly.com, select the results tab at the top of the page, and enter this information to see your results when they become available, usually a
couple days. You can also log into your account, view them, and screen print them if needed. All individuals tested will also receive a call from the state contracted call center with their results in 3-7 days, that number is 1-888-297-7208. If you receive your results online and the COVID virus was detected please stay home and isolate until you receive further instructions from the call center or another medical professional.
Note: First responders, medical personnel, long term care staff, and people that are being tested for upcoming medical procedures need to tell the staff at both check-in and the testing station that they are in one of these categories so their results can be marked stat.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
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The Town of Normal COVID-19 Related Housing Assistance Program
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The Town of Normal and Mid Central Community Action (MCCA) have partnered in the creation of an assistance program for residents suffering from income or job loss due to the pandemic. The program uses dollars the Town received as part of the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (C.A.R.E.S.) Act.
The COVID-19-Related Housing Assistance Program is available to any household (individuals or families) residing within the municipal limits of the Town of Normal that has a documented job or income loss occurring as a result of the present pandemic AND that meets certain income qualifications. The program will assist income-qualified residents for up to three months, or $3,000 total in a single year.
The amount of funding currently available to the housing program is roughly $360,000. The Town of Normal’s COVID-19-Related Housing Assistance Program is just one of several local programs designed to assist residents in need. Those needing assistance can call PATH at 2-1-1 to begin the referral process.
Program guidelines, application materials and information on how best to submit applications is available online at https://www.normal.org/1487/COVID-19-Related-Housing-Assistance-Prog.
Please contact Associate Planner Taylor Long at (309) 454-9642 or via email at tlong@normal.org with any questions.
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Home Sweet Home Meals for Non-Residents Postponed
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Due to the catastrophic flood damage at Home Sweet Home Ministries over the weekend of June 25-27, we are reluctantly postponing the start of inviting non-residents to dine with us on site. Once the restoration company has finished their clean up and we have assessed our damage, we will can more accurately determine when we will be able to have enough food on site to reinstate this ministry. We’re very sorry that we have to postpone this service…..we were looking forward to greeting our friends in the community who eat with us.
For more information, please contact Debbie Reese, Director of Client Services at Home Sweet Home Ministries, 303 E. Oakland Avenue, Bloomington; 309-828-7356, ext. 236.
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Community Foundation Seeks Philanthropist Nominees
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Illinois Prairie Community Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2021 Philanthropists of the Year awards. Again this year, the Community Foundation will award two Philanthropist of the Year awards – one for Bloomington-Normal and the other for outside the Twin Cities (other parts of McLean County, plus DeWitt, Logan and Livingston counties).
The recipients (an individual, couple or family) will be honored at the Community Foundation’s Celebrating Local Philanthropy Luncheon Nov. 18, 2021, at the Holiday Inn & Conference Center, 8 Traders Circle, Normal. Nominees must reside in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston or Logan counties.
“Philanthropy is about generosity in all its many forms, commonly referred to as gifts of time, talent and treasure,” said Greg Meyer, IPCF executive director. “We know there are outstanding people giving back to their communities throughout our service area and we’d like to recognize those efforts. Philanthropic work in smaller communities often can have a greater effect on its population.”
The criteria for the award are outstanding civic responsibility as demonstrated by impact of philanthropic efforts; willingness to serve in leadership roles, providing vision and the ability to involve others in philanthropic activity; and voluntary commitment of time and contributions of financial resources. Nominations should describe why the nominee deserves this recognition. Current IPCF board members and staff are not eligible to be nominated.
Past recipients of the award are: Susan Hoblit, Arthur and Camille Taylor, Paul and Sandra Harmon, Duane and Toni Farrington, George and Myra Gordon, Darrell and Donna Hartweg, John and Marilyn Freese, John and Jan Wohlwend, Bob and Julie Dobski, Roger and Mary Hunt, Deanna Frautschi and Alan Bedell, and Jerry and Carole Ringer.
The deadline for nominations is July 31, 2021. Entries may be submitted by mail to Illinois Prairie Community Foundation, 915 E. Washington St., Suite 2, Bloomington, IL 61701 or by email to info@ilprairiecf.org. Nomination forms are available for download from the Community Foundation’s website at https://ilprairiecf.org/philanthropists-of-the-year-award. For more information, call (309) 662-4477.
About Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation, now in its 23rd year, encourages and facilitates philanthropy in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston and Logan counties by connecting donors who care with causes that matter to them. The Foundation currently manages assets of more than $23 million in more than 175 funds including endowments and donor advised, fiscal sponsorship and scholarship funds. More information is available at www.ilprairiecf.org.
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Learn about Illinois’ New Criminal Justice Reform Bill
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HB3653 Safe-T Act The Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity Today Act is a historic step toward public safety.
Free Zoom Event. Hear: Two advocates for criminal justice reform who were involved in writing this legislation. What is the law! What is NOT!
Speakers: Sarah Staudt (Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts)
Marie Franklin (Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice)
Monday, July 12th 6-7:30p.m. email mcmomsvolunteering@gmail.com for registration link
Sponsored by Bloomington Normal Branch of NAACP and McLean County Moms Demand Action.
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Dreams Are Possible is a free program geared toward preparing women for economically sustainable employment by creating skill-based workers, helping them transition from jobs to careers and preparing them to advocate for a living wage.
We are now looking for students to participate in our “Learn as You Earn” program. The hourly rate is $11.00. Classes begin July 20, 2021. The classes will be held every Tuesday for 14 weeks. Anyone interested in attending classes or would like more information, should call us at 309-287-5109 or email at Dreamsarepossible2@gmail.com
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Play Date with Heartland Head Start! Join us for an hour of fun and learn about our Early Childhood Education Services. Select Wednesday and Fridays at 10 a.m. for children birth to age 5. See dates for a park near you!
July 2 – Normal – Unity Community Center
July 7 - Towanda – North Park
July 9 – Bloomington - Miller Park
July 14 - Lexington – Keller Spray Stations
July 16 - Downs – Dooley Park
July 21 - Leroy – Moraine View State Park
July 23 - Heyworth – Volunteer Park
July 28 - Gridley – Westview Park
July 30th - Bloomington - Miller Park - El Dia De Juegar Para Los Familias
August 4th - Normal - Rosa Parks Playground - Jour de Jeu
August 6 - Carlock - Carlock Library
For more information, visit us on the web at www.heartlandheadstart.org or call 309-662-4880.
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Heartland Community College Social Service Fair
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NAMI on Campus at Heartland Community College is holding a Social Service Fair Wed. September 29 on the HCC quad 11:00am-2:00pm. This event is for students to get better aquatinted with a variety of college and community organizations and the services they provide. There will be wellness activities, food, and lots of information. To reserve a spot for your organization, contact Amy Jeck at amy.jeck@heartland.edu.
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Mid Central Community Action
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Open to the public by appointment only.
To make an appointment please see contact information below.
- Financial Opportunity Center® services for employment coaching, financial coaching, and housing counseling appointments can be accessed by contacting Kathy at 309-834-9242
- Town of Normal Rental or Utility Assistance please contact Tonya Guo 309-834-9247
- City of Bloomington Rental or Mortgage Assistance please contact Teri Moews 309-834-9224
- Income Supports for McLean County contact Teri Moews 309-834-9224
- Income Supports for Livingston County please contact Laura Grant 309-834-9227
- Countering Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline 309-827-7070
- Agency Phone Number 309-829-0691
Only customers directly working with a coach will be allowed in the building. If assistance is required please contact your coach.
For more information about Mid Central Community Action visit our website at www.mccainc.org
LIHEAP
Please call Tazwood Community Services, Inc.at 309-533-7723
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Lighthouse Institute – SARC Study for Young Adults in McLean County
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The Smartphone Addiction Recovery Coach (SARC) study aims to recruit young adults (ages 18-25) living in the Bloomington-Normal metropolitan area who use alcohol or other drugs, or are in the early stages of recovery. The study is funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and is being conducted under the supervision of the Institutional Review Board at Chestnut Health Systems. The study requires an hour or less worth of work a week and individuals in the experimental group will receive a cell phone to use for 6 months with unlimited calling, texts, and data. All participants will be interviewed at baseline and 3, 6, and 9 months after enrollment and compensated up to $195 for their time.
If you have anyone that you’d like to refer to the study, they can go to www.sarcweb.org to take the eligibility quiz, or contact us at sarcyainfo@gmail.com or 309-386-3800 for more information or to screen over the phone.
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Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) Events:
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“Collaborating to Build and Empower Communities of Recovery”
Improving health, wellness, and recovery for individuals and families, with or at risk of substance use/mental health afflictions, to promote healthy and safe communities.
The ROSC’s mission is to organize addiction and/or co-occurring disorders treatment that involve the community. ROSC also seeks to de-stigmatize addiction and co-occurring disorders. If the community agrees that addiction is a problem, hopefully, the community as a whole (not just the recovery community) is willing to be part of the solution.
Join us for the ROSC Council Meetings. They are open to all members of the community and on the third Tuesday of the month: 3:30-4:30 https://zoom.us/j/3729798714
Like and subscribe to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe17dMnMe0lKI19pmARgj8Q
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The ROSC sub-committees allow ROSC members to take more ownership and bring us closer to one of ultimate goals of becoming a RCO (Recovery Community Organization) in McLean County. These groups also serve an easy way for ROSC newcomers to become involved or for those unable to normally attend the council meetings to help serve the ROSC.
Behavioral Health & Wellness – please email acchasensky@chestnut.org to become involved.
Diversity in Recovery - please email acchasensky@chestnut.org to become involved
Spirituality – Please email dasokulski@chestnut.org to become involved.
Sober Living - Please email dasokulski@chestnut.org to become involved.
Sober Recreation – Please email dasokulski@chestnut.org to become involved.
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The ROSC sub-committees allow ROSC members to take more ownership and bring us closer to one of ultimate goals of becoming a RCO (Recovery Community Organization) in McLean County. These groups also serve an easy way for ROSC newcomers to become involved or for those unable to normally attend the council meetings to help serve the ROSC.
Behavioral Health & Wellness – please email acchasensky@chestnut.org to become involved.
Diversity in Recovery - please email acchasensky@chestnut.org to become involved
Spirituality – Please email dasokulski@chestnut.org to become involved.
Sober Living - Please email dasokulski@chestnut.org to become involved.
Sober Recreation – Please email dasokulski@chestnut.org to become involved.
SMART Recovery
Wednesday at 7:30pm
Meeting ID: 395 192 858
https://zoom.us/j/395192858
LGBTQ+ Support Group
Email Kellen: kmcarter@chestnut.org to schedule a meeting
BRIDGES All Recovery and Family Group:
Thursdays at 7pm
Meeting ID: 182 684 538 code:2020
Https://zoom.us/j/182684538
Winner’s Circle – Peers Facing Life’s Struggles
Saturdays 7p-8p
Meeting ID: 4957121984 code:453262
Celebrate Recovery: https://www.celebraterecovery.com/
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Children’s Home & Aid - Parents Care & Share
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Support For parents
HYPED-UP GROUP (Parenting & Stress)
For parents with children 0-5 years old.
Socialize with other parents.
Group discussions on current parenting issues.
Activities for the Children.
Tuesdays 5:30 PM on Zoom.
Contact Aurbree Hart at
auhart@childrenshomeandaid.org
HEART – 2 – HEART (Domestic Violence)
Learn how to protect yourself and your family from domestic violence.
Learn solutions for you and your children.
Tuesdays at 11:30 am on Zoom
Contact Stephanie Neumann at
sneumann@childrenshomeandaid.org
FROM GENERATION TO LEGACY GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT GROUP
For grandparents raising their grandchildren.
The group focuses on financial, school, and
parenting grandchildren. Run by the
Bloomington Housing Authority.
Every other Thursday at 11:30 on Zoom
Contact Lakeesha James at
lakeeshaj@bloomingtonha.com
PREGNANCY & BEYOND (ParentingNewborns)
For all expectant Moms. (partners welcome)
Socialize with other Moms.
Learn to advocate for you and your baby.
Begins again in May
Contact Stephanie Neumann at
sneumann@childrenshomeandaid.org
ROCK (Raising Our Children’s Kids)
For grandparents or other relatives raising the
children of relatives
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 5:30 pm on Zoom
Contact Angie Raymer at
Angie.raymer@ccsicares.com
SOS (Strike out Stress)
For parents to discuss parenting-related stress and
learn how to manage the everyday pressures of
parenthood.
Conducted in Spanish.
Activities for Children and Parents
Thursdays 5:00 pm on Zoom
Contact Silvia Aguilar at
saguilar@childrenshomeandaid.org
DADS UPLIFTING DADS (Fathers Only)
For dads to meet with other dads and learn from
each other. Special speakers for dad-specific topics.
Tuesdays at 5:30 pm on Zoom
Contact Jay Skibbens at
jskibbens@childrenshomeandaid.org
P.A.L (Play and Learn)
For families with children who have developmental
needs. Children and Parent groups meet separately.
Interested participants can contact Contact Mary Lehman at
marylehman@marcfirst.org or (309)452-0069 x108.
Any questions please call Dorothy Davis at (309) 834-5240. ddavis@childrenshomeandaid.org
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YWCA STRIVE FREE ONLINE COHORT NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS:
Define your career goals and gain the confidence to seek higher-paying jobs or negotiate higher wages with YWCA Strive, a free professional development program for individuals who struggle to secure or retain living-wage employment. Applications now are currently being taken for the remote cohort, which starts August 9th! Apply and find more information at www.ywcamclean.org/STRIVE.
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Mid Central Community Action
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Through our LISC Financial Opportunity Center®, we offer longer-term, bundled services for community members seeking to achieve their goals related to increasing savings, increasing credit score, increasing net worth, decreasing debt, gaining/enhancing/sustaining employment, advancing education, and obtaining homeownership. We offer individual employment coaching and career counseling sessions. We also offer a group series for employment readiness, self-awareness, and skill development. All classes are held online. Please email kathys@mccainc.org to register.
Money Matters - Participants can expect to discuss the importance of a monthly budget, as well as, how to create a budget based on income, debt, and expenses. Participants will also learn what credit is, why credit is important, how credit is built and re-built, and what makes up a credit score.
DATE: July 12, 2021
TIME: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Financial Opportunity Center™ Orientation - Customers can expect to begin their Next Step journey with a group orientation facilitated by all Coaches (Employment, Financial, and Housing). An introduction to Bundled Services and long-term coaching are shared at the orientation, along with an interactive money management activity.
DATE: July 20, 2021
TIME: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Interview Readiness - Customers can expect our Employment Coach to walk them through a skills assessment to review where their strengths and skills are, practice common interview questions, assist with mock interviews, and discuss Dress for Success.
DATE: July 26, 2021
TIME: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Business Technology Classes at Mid Central Community Action
Take advantage of Heartland Community College business technology classes offered at MCCA for the upcoming semester.
- Improve your earnings by upgrading your skills.
- Attend classes within your community.
- Earn micro-certificates in Office 2019 that will apply to your college degree.
- Build your professional skills.
- Meet weekly with your instructor to learn and succeed.
Orientation:
Monday, August 2nd from 10:00am–noon or Thursday, August 12th from 1:00am-3:00pm
Held at MCCA - 1301 W. Washington St. Bloomington, IL
For Questions, Contact: Linda Lambert Linda.lambert@heartland.edu 309-268-8845
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Grant & Scholarship Opportunities
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM’S
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
PROGRAM YEAR 2020-2021
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Normal, IL – June 28, 2021 - As an Entitlement Community receiving annual grants on a formula basis from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Town of Normal is required to craft and submit a year-end report, known as a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report or CAPER, to HUD upon the conclusion of each Program (Fiscal) Year. The CAPER offers both a summary of program accomplishments and projects funded with federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars and an assessment of progress toward meeting the priority needs and objectives identified in an Entitlement Community’s 5-Year Consolidated Plan.
The CAPER for Program Year 2020-2021 details expenditures and activities carried out with the help of CDBG funds between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021, the first year of the Town’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. The 2020-2021 CAPER will be available for public review on the Town’s website, www.normal.org, and at Town Clerk’s Office and the Normal Public Library during regular business hours, for a period of 15 days beginning Thursday, July 15, 2021.
A public hearing will be held to solicit comments on the 2020-2021 CAPER on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 5:30 pm. Due to pandemic restrictions on public gatherings, the hearing will take place virtually over Zoom and no in-person public comments will be accepted. The hearing will be live streamed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/NormalIllinois/featured.
Those wishing to provide comment at the public hearing should register in advance by contacting the Community Development Specialist at jtoney@normal.org or (309) 454-9766 prior to 5:20 pm on July 15, 2021. Once registered, commenters will receive the meeting call-in number and ID, along with instruction on how to join the virtual meeting.
Participation of all residents, including but not limited to non-English speaking and physically-, visually- and hearing-impaired individuals, is strongly encouraged. Individuals with impairments are asked to provide a minimum of 5-days notification prior to the public hearing date so that appropriate accommodations can be made.
Written public comments on the CAPER will be accepted Thursday, July 15, 2021 through noon on Friday, July 30, 2021. Written comments should be submitted to the Town Clerk’s Office on the second floor of Uptown Station (11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761) or in writing to:
Jennifer Toney, Community Development Specialist
Town of Normal
11 Uptown Station
Normal, IL 61761
Phone: (309) 454-9766
Email: jtoney@normal.org
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Mid Central Community Action
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Fall 2021 Scholarship Opportunities
MCCA offers scholarships for low-income, undergraduate level, non-traditional students age 24 and older or younger students who live on their own with a dependent child.
Scholarship applicants can be pursuing an Associates or Bachelors Degree or pursuing a Job Ready Training Certificate or Professional Credential that will lead to employment.
Eligible students may be awarded scholarships in the amount of $1000.00 to be used for tuition, books, supplies, or other related expenses such as childcare in order to attend school for the fall semester 2021.
Selection for the scholarship award will be based on financial need, as well as career goals and academic progress. *Must be a resident of McLean or Livingston County.*
To be considered for the fall semester 2021, applications must be received by 4:00 pm on July 9, 2021.
For more information about the eligibility guidelines and application, and the selection processes visit https://mccainc.org/what-we-do/healthy-finances/scholarship-opportunities or send e-mail to laurag@mccainc.org
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Training Assistance
Career Link provides training assistance to train eligible youth, low-income adults and dislocated workers for careers in high growth industries. You may be eligible if you:
- Have had a fairly low income over the past six months; or
- Have lost a job within the past four years due to business closure, lack of work, or honorable military discharge; or
- Have depended on the income of a spouse and lost access to the income in the past four years.
No training assistance or other benefits can be paid without prior approval.
Apply at www.careerlink16.com/apply.
Career Link’s training assistance can pay for up to two years of training at a number of local community colleges, private schools and universities. Career Link cannot fund individual courses that do not lead to a credential. The training assistance provides:
- Funding for tuition, fees and books;
- Assistance with the cost of transportation during training;
- Assistance with the cost of child care during training;
- Reimbursement for supplies, uniforms and other requirements; and
- Payment of required licensing fees.
Those interested should call Career Link number listed below or go to website www.careerlinkil.com
Tazewell County – 309/347-8492, ext.305 – McLean County – 309/807-1386 – Mason County – 309/543-1035
Fulton County – 309/647-2946 – Marshall County – 309/364-4120 – Stark County – 309/606-9060
Woodford County – 309/467-4445 – Peoria County – 309/321-0260
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program / Auxiliary aids & services available upon request to Individuals with disabilities.
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Fundraising Opportunities
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PATH Crisis Center – Just a Call Away 5K!
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Save the date, everyone! Saturday, September 25, 2021. We're in the early stages of planning our 4th annual 5k fundraiser that benefits our Adult Protective Services program.
Where: 1750 General Electric Road Bloomington, IL US 61704 for a day of fun
Sign Up: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Normal/JustaCallAway
Want to become a sponsor? - Email vpavlik@pathcrisis.org
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2021 Golf Fore Kids’ Sake for Big Brothers Big Sisters
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Where – Crestwicke Country Club, Bloomington, IL
When: Monday, August 2nd – Check-In starting at 10:30am, 12pm shotgun start
Contact – Corey Burrows
Phone - 309-825-3759
Email Address – c.burrows@bbbscil.org
Register – http://give.classy.org/golfmclean2021
Sponsorships Available - $650 Team Sponsorships and $100 Hole Sponsorships
About Golf Fore Kids’ Sake
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf Fore Kids’ Sake is the premier golf outing in McLean County sponsored by O’Brien Mitsubishi. Teams are $600 and individuals $150. With your registration enjoy the outing at beautiful Crestwicke Country Club and receive the following:
- 18 holes of golf with cart (courtesy of cart sponsor – The Smoker’s Den)
- Lunch provided by Jason’s Deli
- Food on course provided by Ancho & Agave, DP Dough, and Longhorn Smokehouse
- Drinks on course provided by local breweries Anvil & Forge, Destihl, Keg Grove, Lil Beaver, Triptych, and White Oak
- Beverages provided by Pepsi
- Cigars provided by The Smoker’s Den
- 1 lucky golfer will putt for $2,500 cash
- Hole in one contest for $5,000 cash on Hole 7
- Hole in one contest for a car courtesy of O’Brien Mitsubishi on Hole 13
- Raffle Prizes
- Prizes for longest putt, longest drive and closest to the pin as well as for the top two teams (gift cards courtesy of Meijer)
Don’t delay as the outing will fill up fast!! Can’t attend, but still want to assist the agency, consider purchasing chances in our Pappy Raffle for a 12 year old bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle bourbon. http://give.classy.org/pappy or to make donations visit https://bbbscil.org/donations/349/
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Red Cross Blood Driver
Like to cruise around town? Save lives while doing so. Hit the road as a volunteer driver!!
The Red Cross of Central Illinois is looking for individuals interested in transporting blood and blood product throughout our region. You’ll be able to make your own hours, have the use of a Red Cross vehicle and all training needed for this position is provided.
Red Cross Blood Donor Ambassador
Do you like to help people and save lives?
If so, the Donor Ambassador role is for you! As a Donor Ambassador, you help to provide excellent customer service at local blood drives to enhance the donor experience.
- Greet donors, explain the donation process as necessary and assist with initial intake and hand offs through the blood donation process.
- Manage donor flow at temp taking station to ensure only donors passing temp screen are permitted access.
- Explain purpose of temperature screen to donors and ensure they understand reason for deferral if applicable.
- Direct donor to next step of donation or options for future donations if deferred.
- Model excellent customer service behaviors.
- Ensure blood donors have relevant information and that questions are answered appropriately while creating a favorable impression of the blood donation process.
- Learn and share the Red Cross story, including the mission, vision, and values.
- Provide customer service to donors in the Hospitality Area by ensuring that each donor is recognized for his/her contribution. Report possible adverse post-donation physical reactions to the collections staff.
- Set up and maintain cleanliness in Reception and Hospitality Areas, and Donor Areas/Beds as requested
- Work with collections team supervisor or charge staff to match donor’s blood type with the best product for maximum impact.
- Responsible to inform donors of current and upcoming donation promotions.
- May make reminder/cancellation calls, re-schedule donor appointments, and perform follow up activities as directed.
To sign up please visit www.redcross.org/volunteer or contact
Sasha Welch-Moore @ (309)322-0566 or Sasha.Welch-Moore@redcross.org.
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Be there for someone in crisis, either directly or indirectly, by providing support
through McLean County’s sexual assault program, YWCA Stepping Stones.
40 hours of free training is required for all volunteers.
After completing the 40-hour training, volunteers are qualified to help in many different
Stepping Stones areas:
• Taking hotline calls
• Providing prevention education on anti-bullying, sexual violence, healthy
relationships, privilege and oppressions, and more in McLean County to schools,
businesses, or groups
• Provide support at public events
• Data entry and other office work
• Translating materials from English to Spanish and interpreting during counseling
and advocacy sessions
Please visit www.ywcamclean.org to learn more or to submit an application to become
a crisis intervention volunteer. A pre-screening interview is required prior to training.
No previous experience is required.
Dates are:
Day 1: Tuesday, August 3rd – 4 hours 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Day 2: Thursday, August 5th – 4 Hours 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Day 3: Saturday , August 7th – 4 Hours – 1-5pm
Day 4: Tuesday, August 10th – 4 Hours 5:30 – 9:30pm
Please contact Jen with questions at jgolliday@ywcamclean.org or (309) 585-3618.
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Front Desk Volunteers Needed at INtegRIty Counseling - Looking to become a volunteer? INtegRIty Counseling is in need of Front Desk Volunteers, including Spanish speaking volunteers, to help coordinate scheduling and answering phones. If interested or would like more information, please email info@integrityhelps.org.
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1311 W. Olive St., Bloomington, IL 61701
CASE MANAGEMENT POSITION AVAILABLE
The mission of Dreams Are Possible is to provide skill-based training for women, and those who identify as women, to assist them in moving into financially sustainable employment. Dreams is seeking a part time staff who can assist the students in addressing and resolving barriers, as well as link them to community resources.
Job Responsibilities:
Outreach, Assessments, Advocacy and Case Management
Data tracking and reporting
Assist with mentoring program
Expand relationships with Building Trades, Heartland CC & Local Resources
Recruit for upcoming classes / Supervise intern
If interested in learning more please contact Mary Campbell, mecampb@ilstu.edu
Requirements: Experience in human services/ work with marginalized populations/ degree in related field
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Mid Central Community Action
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Mid Central Community Action is looking to fill the following positions:
- Part Time Residential Advocate for our Countering Domestic Violence program
- Employment/Financial Coach for our Financial Opportunity Center®.
- Financial/Employment Coach for our Financial Opportunity Center®.
- Part Time Livingston County Income Support Coach
- Full Time Therapist for CDV program
Visit our website to view the job descriptions and to apply at: https://mccainc.org/employment.
Mid Central Community Action is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Illinois Wesleyan University
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IWU currently has the following employment opportunities posted:
- Associate Director for Advancement – Major Gifts
- Event Coordinator (Conference Services)
- Director of Student Involvement (OSI)
- Chaplain
- Administrative Specialist V (Provost’s Office)
- Administrative Specialist IV (SoM)
- Assistant Director for Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI)
- Administrative Specialist II (Registrar & Academic Advising/Student Accessibility Services)
- Supervisor Building Trades (Physical Plant)
- Admissions Counselor
- Administrative Specialist III (Assoc. Provost’s Office)
- Stockroom Manager (Chemistry/Biochemistry & Biology)
- Director of Alumni Engagement
- Associate Director of Annual Giving
- Director of Stewardship
- Director of Advancement – Planned Giving & Major Gifts
For more information please see their website at: https://www.iwu.edu/human-resources/job-openings/ or contact Kristi Hammons at 556-3536 or email khammons@iwu.edu.
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PATH Crisis Center - Call Center Positions
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PATH is hiring in our call center! More information about the positions and on how to apply can be found on our website here: https://www.pathcrisis.org/opportunities/careers
Check out what positions are opening up! Previous PATH or crisis call center experience is preferred. Tell your friends!
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High Road School of Bloomington
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Overview
The paraprofessional works within the context of the classroom teacher’s lesson plans and daily structure, guiding and supporting the student(s)’ participation in classroom activities as needed.
Responsibilities
- Facilitates the implementation of academic instructional programs, class work and assessments for students.
- Interacts daily with students and staff to conduct attendance and program tracking and reports.
- Maintains positive classroom environment and monitors student behavior to keep them on task.
- Monitors students usage of the computer.
- Maintains program instructional materials and computer lab components for student usage.
- Maintains confidentiality of co-workers, children, and families.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma and knowledge of computer software required. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with individuals from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. 2 years or 30 hrs of college experience preferred.
Candidates can apply with resume to Lindsey Singla Please use the following link to apply.
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Catapult&l=Bloomington%2C%20IL&radius=50&from=sug&vjk=492e265892221561
EEO Statement
At Catapult Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Catapult believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success
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PATH-O-GRAM Submission Format
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Please follow these guidelines when sending your submission:
Format of Submission:
- Arial Font, Size 12.
- Bolded and underlined title (typically agency name/event name).
- Short paragraph containing essential information such as description, dates, times, addresses, and who to contact for more information.
Other Information Needed:
- Which category you would like your listing to be under
- Covid-19
- Announcements
- Support Groups
- Conferences and Workshops
- Grant & Scholarship Opportunities
- Fundraising Opportunities
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Employment Opportunities
- How long you would like your listing in the PATH-O-GRAM. Submissions in the POG will only be posted once, unless otherwise stated or resubmitted.
NOTE: Because submissions should be able to be copied and pasted in the above format, flyers will not be a sufficient POG submission.
Please submit all POG listings the Wednesday before the upcoming POG broadcast date by 4:30 pm.
Send submission to vpavlik@pathcrisis.org
Example submission:
Path Crisis Center
For information about health and human services in McLean County please call our 24/7 hotline by dialing 211, or view our online database at www.Findhelp211.org
- I would like this to be placed in the Announcements section.
- I would like it to remain in the PATH-O-GRAM until 6/1/2021
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