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Agape Counseling is committed to serving all human beings physically, spiritually, and psychologically through expert professional counseling services.

The East Peoria Housing Authority administers two programs: 1. Leisure Acres (age 55+): Applications accepted on second Wednesday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Housing Authority office (please call first) 2. Housing Choice Voucher Program: Unknown when these vouchers will become available again.

Tazewell County Health Department offers youth development.

Many people do not know the significance of the Gold Star banner and its meaning. This organization is committed to educating others on this important designation and how to properly respond when meeting someone who has lost a loved one in service to our country.

The Illinois Department of Human Services pays for funeral and burial expenses when a person's resources and all other sources of payment are less than the DHS standard payment rates. E-mail is an encouraged way to contact the Funeral and Burial Unit: [email protected]

The Peoria Friendship House is a faith-based organization reaching out to all those in need, regardless of faith. Core programs include- *Financial Stability Program The purpose of the Financial Stability program is to help participants to increase their revenue while decreasing their expenses, thus helping them to improve their quality of life. This is a case management program that provides financial, credit and employment education, training, coaching and mentorship while providing basic needs like food, clothing, transportation, healthcare, and hygiene products. *Citizenship Classes Includes assistance with application process & Individual Attention/Support. Completely free. *La Familia La Familia Program that strives to restore dignity and protect our local Latino community by providing culturally responsive and healing support across the lifespan, from children to seniors. *S.T.E.A.M.S Academy An after-school program for K-8th graders that focuses on increasing learning potential with a concentration on one-on-one tutoring, enrichment activities and service learning opportunities. It features the S.T.E.A.M.S curriculum, which includes First Lego League, allowing children to research, design, and build Lego Robot. The goal is that the children grow to love learning and look beyond simply passing their school courses, but dream to excel far beyond. When school is out for the summer, there is an eight-week Summer Camp program focusing on leadership development that provides four consecutive 2-week camp themes with an enriching diverse program in a fun and safe environment. The children learn about healthy living, giving back to one's community through service learning, and social and emotional well-being. *Pathway to YOUR Future Designed specifically to prepare, teach, and support high school students' transition into adulthood. The goal is to be able to provide high school students with resources to develop life skills and different course certification opportunities to increase post-grad jobs right out of high school. *Parent Mentor Program Parent Mentors volunteer in classrooms for 2 hours/day for at least 100 hours. The Parent Mentors are supported by weekly training on classroom instructional practices and leadership training. As a result, they support each other to pursue their goals and unite the school community for long-term change. *Peoria Peacekeepers The Peoria Peacekeepers Network is a referral program established by the Peoria Friendship House that focuses on using a restorative justice approach to provide juvenile offenders who have admitted to committing certain eligible offenses, misdemeanors, or felony. Juvenile offenders are given the opportunity to make restitution, connect with the community, and receive needed services and support. Peoria Friendship House works in tandem with various organizations to provide aid to juvenile offenders via referral sources such as the Peoria Police Department Station Adjustments, Peoria Public Schools discipline referrals, and Peoria County Probation Informal Supervision.

Henry & Stark County Health Department offers breastfeeding support programs.

The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a leading resource for the entire MS community, improving lives through vital services and support. A toll-free helpline allows individuals with MS, family members, care partners, and friends to speak directly with one of MSAA’s experienced specialists who have a social services or counseling background.

Graham Medical Group's Glasford Primary Care Clinic provides primary health care services as part of the larger Graham Health System care network.

First United Methodist Church offers a number of programs to assist those in need.

Navicore Solutions is approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as a National Housing Counseling Intermediary. Navicore provides pre-purchase, default/foreclosure, and Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) counseling, as well as conducting housing literacy and counseling workshops in communities across the country.

St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Pekin offers a monthly food pantry.

The Red Cross offers courses for personal safety and swimming for all ages, safety in small water craft, and courses leading to lifeguard certification.

Street Family Inc. is a local non-profit organization/club providing peer support to people who are struggling.

The Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program's (IHWAP) primary purpose is helping low-income Illinois residents save energy and money while increasing the comfort of their homes. IHWAP accomplishes this by installing weatherization measures that pay for themselves over their expected service life. IHWAP also addresses home health and safety issues where they are connected to home energy and indoor air quality. IHWAP is not a home improvement nor a home rehabilitation program. Areas that weatherization focuses on include: properly running and efficient heat source, attic and sidewall insulation, caulking and weather stripping existing doors and windows. IHWAP is NOT a door or window replacement program. If a home has major structural or health & safety concerns, it will be deferred from IHWAP. Tazwood Community Services acts as the Home Weatherization Assistance Program for Tazewell, Woodford, and Peoria counties.

The primary focus is on helping parents locate child care which meets the parents' needs, determining whether a family qualifies for assistance in paying for child care, providing training for those who work with young children, recruiting additional child care providers, and providing consultation on health issues in child care programs. Families seeking child care may also call the toll-free referral number, (800) 421-4371, and speak to an experienced child care specialist who will offer comprehensive education about: Child Care options Child development information Licensing regulations Quality indicators Financial assistance *Families receive referrals, not recommendations, to child care providers that may meet their identified needs. Un-biased referrals to providers are done by computer selections that meet the needs of parents. SAL Child Care Connection is NOT a monitoring agency and does not endorse or recommend one provider over another. A listing with SAL Child Care Connection is not a guarantee of quality. Referral lists are available by email or mail, but you may always pick up your referral list at our office if you prefer. During an initial intake conversation, a Child Care Advisor can help answer questions concerning indicators of quality care, average costs of care, and can help develop an action plan for finding the type of child care that meets a family's needs. Information gathered for each family during the intake process is kept on file and is completely confidential.

House of Hope Peoria, Inc. provides holistic services to address community violence, utilizing trauma-informed care.

Tazewell County Health Department offers health eating programs.

The TCRC Sight Center in Morton, Illinois provides innovative services for the blind and visually impaired. The Center helps patients remain independent and self-sufficient through low vision optometric assessments, mobility services, specialized computer technology, community rehabilitation, optical aids and devices, and other support services.

NeedyMeds is a national non-profit that tracks programs that help people pay for medications and health care, including limited transportation, and assists those in need in applying to those programs.

The Washington Township Office offers a general relief program, as well as emergency relief services. *Please note that the township office is off of S Wilmor Road, not Muller Rd, as indicated on Google Maps.

Meridian Health Plan offers referrals to dental practitioners that accept medicaid.

The LaSalle Township Office acts as a site for Warm Neighbors, Cool Friends for Marshall and Putnam counties. Warm Neighbors, Cool Friends is a matching-funds energy assistance program for households that meet income eligibility guidelines (need to be over income for LIHEAP).

The City of Peoria offers numerous services for residents.

The Pekin Preschool Family Education Center's Prenatal to Three Program offers the following: -Free personal home visits (bi-weekly) -Build and develop family's strengths and goals -Ages and Stages developmental screenings for children -Friendly parent groups to meet and socialize with other parents -Connections to resources and other agencies in the area -Special family events throughout the year -Play groups to encourage peer social interaction -Toy and Book Lending Library -Research-based Baby Talk curriculum for children prenatal to 3 years old -Educational activities -Spanish-speaking Family Educator available