Taking Steps to End Domestic Violence

Countering Domestic Violence, Events, Fundraisers
Oct 012010

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Join us on October 17th as we Take Steps to End Domestic Violence.

In memory of Duncan and Jack Leichtenberg, and in honor of Duncan’s 11th birthday, we invite you to support Mid Central Community Action’s Countering Domestic Violence program as we run, walk, roll or ride the one-mile trail through beautiful Tipton Park, Bloomington. And we don’t want our four-legged friends to miss out – what a great excuse to give your dog a workout too!

You can choose to participate in a 5K run or a 1 mile family walk, and in honor of Duncan’s 11th birthday, kids 11 and under can participate for free.

See our events page for more details, and to register.  See you on the Trail!

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What Women Want Now? Workshops!

Affordable Housing, Countering Domestic Violence, Events, Home Buyer Education, Workshops
Sep 092010

Are you planning to attend the What Women Want Now expo on Saturday, September 25th? From 9am until 4pm the US Cellular Coliseum will be transformed into a palace of pampering, prizes, presentations and performers!

Don’t miss the “Invitation 4 Communication”, a VIP activity for girls 11-14 and their mothers or special role models. The workshop will focus on embracing the challenges and joys of tween/teen years, ahd strengthening mother/daughter relationships. Participants will leave with a groundwork for healthy, respectful relationships and boundaries, and an appreciation for the unique, special person they are. Forty-five minute workshops will be held at 1pm and 2pm in the North Suite on the Upper Level. Registration for the workshop entitles the young lady to free admission to the Expo (a $5 saving). Pre-registration is required  – simply call Deborah at (309) 828 8913 – and the deadline to register is September 23rd!

If you’re thinking of buying a home or refinancing your mortgage, and are confused by mixed messages about the current housing market, our “Home Ownership – Good Decisions in an Unstable Housing Market” is just the workshop for you! There are three sessions to choose from: 1pm, 2pm and 3pm, and no pre-registration is required. This workshop will cover credit repair and credit counseling; do’s and don’ts when choosing a home, a realtor and a lender; and financial assistance programs for women looking to purchase a home, as well as information on avoiding predatory lending and foreclosure.

See you at the expo!

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Congressman Tim Johnson visits Fairbury

Events
Jul 092010
Photo credit: Radio Bloomington

Congressman Tim Johnson (R) visited Fairbury yesterday.  hosting a town hall meeting with residents.

Mid Central Community Action’s Director of Housing Development, Rick Barrera, attended the meeting to address the issue of the rising number of foreclosures in the area, and the time it takes to get loan modifications approved.

Along with Rep.  Shane Cultra (R), Johnson answered questions from the crowd of more than 30 people who attended the meeting.

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Family Resource Fair is today!

Events
Jun 122010

Today is the Family Resource Fair at the Family Community Resource Center, 509 W Washington St in Bloomington (cnr W Washington and Lee).

The fair is essentially to inform local residents of services that are available to help families – and we’ll be there!

Along with the various organizations that are represented, you’ll also find a ton of stuff for the kids to do! Games with prizes, free hot dogs, popcorn, face painting and balloons. Also – new this year – inspirational speakers, praise dancers and choirs from local churches.

Come out. Get informed. Get entertained. And have fun!

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Bergners offers discount to MCCA families and friends

Events
Jun 112010

Shop at Bergners, Bloomington ILMid Central Community Action has supported the Bergners Community Days fundraisers in the past, and now the good people at BonTon (Bergners parent company) are offering friends and supporters of MCCA another way to save!

Bergners is a department store, offering two floors of clothing, cosmetics, shoes, homewares, accessories, etc. They carry many famous brand names and their red and yellow tag sale prices cannot be beat! Whether shopping for yourself and your family or for a gift, you’re sure to find many items to suit your needs without breaking the bank.

Click here to print a 25% off coupon for great savings at Bergners, through Tuesday, June 15th.

In Bloomington, our local Bergners store is in Eastland Mall, or you can also use the coupon to shop online – or you can text “FF” to 266866 to receive a text coupon.

Some restrictions to apply, so make sure to read the fine print! Happy shopping!

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A Midsummer Night's Dream: Dreams in Action

Fundraisers
Jun 072010

A Midsummer Night's DreamOn Friday, June 18th, starting at around 5:30pm, the ballroom of the Doubletree Hotel in Bloomington, IL, will be transformed into a magical place where you will learn that dreams really do come true!

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Dreams in Action is the theme for this year’s fundraising dinner and award celebration. You’ll hear stories of how the people we serve have overcome seeming insurmountable obstacles to enable them to live the lives they dreamed of. Our mission to promote safe and stable families, neighborhoods and communities is truly realized in these stories – the award winners have all worked hard, stayed focused on their goals, and maybe there was just a little pinch of fairy dust involved!

Of course, these success stories are just a part of the celebrations! For the first time, we will be providing a full night of entertainment! Looking for somewhere to dance on Friday night? We have you covered! Not one, but two local bands will be entertaining the dining crowd. Touch of Soul will kick off the evening, and we’ll close out with a three-hour set by Soft Spoken.

You really don’t want to miss this!

Please look for more details on the event page!

Save the Date!

Events, Fundraisers
Apr 132010

It’s almost time for our annual fundraising dinner!

On Friday, June 18th, you can enjoy a wonderful dinner at the Doubletree Hotel in Bloomington. As you dine, you will be entertained by the ever-popular Touch of Soul. Following the presentation of the Dreamweaver Awards, please feel free to extend your visit with us as we treat you to the local talent of Soft Spoken.

The Midsummer Night’s Dream themed event celebrates “dreams in action” – the journeys that our award winners have taken to get them to a place where they are gaining control, they are self-reliant, and they are safe.

Watch for more details coming very soon!

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Play 3 on 3 for Victims of DV!

Fundraisers
Mar 312010

On Sunday April 11, F.L.A.M.E., Phi Sigma Pi, Red Tassel/Mortar Board, and Sigma Sigma Sigma will host a 3 on 3 basketball tournament to benefit the Neville House in Bloomington.

Here are the details these organizations have posted about this event!

The cost to participate is $5 a person, $15 for the team.
There are 3 brackets, men’s, women’s and coed.
There will be prizes from local businesses for the winners of each bracket, as well as trophies for first place, and medals for second.

You might be wondering what the Neville House is.
The Neville House is a shelter for victims of Domestic Violence in Bloomington, IL.
It runs 24 hours a day and never turns anyone away. It provides counseling for women and children, as well as housing.
They have an on staff clinician to help kids and women with issues surrounding divorce.
They have 13 beds and 4 cribs, but they don’t turn anyone away and have worked out a deal with a local hotel to handle overflow, which costs about $55 a night for a family of 4.
Because of the economic down turn, there has been a decrease in funding and a huge increase in need for Neville House services.

Print this registration form and bring it to the tournament that day, or drop it off in the Student Involvement Center in an envelope for Phi Sigma Pi’s mailbox: http://www.isupsp.org/events.html
Registration will start at 12 that day, and the tournament at one. If you register early you will be one of the first teams playing.

T shirts will be available for purchase the day of the event. As soon as the logo has been designed, pictures will be up.

Please come out and help support this great cause!
Any questions or concerns, contact trlittl@ilstu.edu

Photo credit: Michele Eve

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Green workshop planned for Money Smart Week

Events, Weatherization
Mar 012010

“Going Green While Saving Green”

On April 17th, as part of Money Smart Week, MCCA will offer a hands-on workshop designed to demonstrate easy and inexpensive ways to save energy around the home. These “green” methods of saving energy will also result in saving money!

The workshop will also demonstrate how to achieve your savings goals with the money you have saved on your utility bills.

For more details, visit our Facebook  page, or call Memuna Lee on (309) 834 9233 or email MemunaL@MCCAinc.org

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The Uptown Downtown Scavenger Hunt

Events, Fundraisers
Nov 112009

The competition is over for this year, please look for the 2010 Uptown Downtown Scavenger Hunt in the Fall.

Congratulations to 2009 Uptown Downtown Scavenger Hunt winners:
The Inner Circle!

Do you think you know Bloomington and Normal?

How familiar are you with the buildings and sites that surround you?

Do you know where this photo was taken?

If you were given a series of 100 photographs, and two weeks to locate them all, we think you would learn a lot more about the Twin Cities than you think you may already know!

Are you up for the challenge?

Here’s how it works. First, you will need to get together a group of friends. Five is ideal.

Register your team with Mid Central Community Action, Inc. and pay the entry fee of  $100 (that’s just $20 per person for a team of 5!)

Very ornate, but do you know where it is?

Your team will receive a spiral bound book with 100 photographs of various sites, buildings, landmarks and signs in Bloomington and Normal. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to identify as many of those photographs as possible.

The winning team will receive a grand prize of $500, and be crowned the Uptown Downtown Scavenger Hunt Champions of 2009!
Will you accept the challenge?
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