United Cerebral Palsy

United Way of Central Illinois is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families in the Springfield community. They focus on addressing basic needs, education, health, and financial stability, providing emergency services and support to vulnerable individuals while working towards building a stronger community. Through their various initiatives and programs, United Way of Central Illinois aims to create positive and lasting change, ensuring that everyone has access to essential resources and opportunities for success. They also offer opportunities for individuals to get involved through volunteering and donating, making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.Generated from the website

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is a national organization dedicated to ending drunk and drugged driving while supporting victims of these violent crimes and preventing underage substance use. Founded in 1980, MADD has played a significant role in reducing drunk driving deaths by approximately 40% and has supported nearly one million victims through emotional and legal resources. MADD advocates for the implementation of anti-drunk driving technology in new vehicles by 2030, aiming to prevent thousands of lives lost each year. The organization also emphasizes community involvement through events and volunteer opportunities to foster change in road safety behavior and awareness across the nation. Generated from the website

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Illinois Capital Region ( BBBS ) was organized and incorporated in 1972. A group of ten members of the community recognized a need for a mentoring program that focused on positive youth development. During the first year of the organization, 50 children were matched with positive adult mentors ( Big Brothers and Big Sisters ). During the first two years, the program was run strictly by volunteers, many of whom worked out of their own homes. In 1976, BBBS hired its first Executive Director, Debra Beard, who served the agency for nearly 30 years. In 1999, after identifying the need for mentoring services in Christian County, Big Brothers Big Sisters expanded its services to include Christian County, and an office opened in Taylorville. In January 2007, the agency began serving children in Montgomery County. The agency's current Executive Director, Chris Hembrough began July 2007.Big Brothers Big Sisters offers one-to-one mentoring relationships to children who have been referred to us, either by a parent or a teacher. We serve children in Sangamon, Christian, Macoupin and Montgomery Counties through both the Community-Based and School-Based Mentoring programs. In 2008, BBBS served 875 children through our mentoring programs.As we continue to serve more children and make an impact in our community, we will serve these children as we always have--one child at a time.