Decatur Community Partnership

The Springfield Urban League Inc., established in 1926, is dedicated to empowering over 23,000 individuals annually through a variety of skill-building programs, digital education, and economic development initiatives. With a focus on community wellness and youth services, the organization actively works to eradicate poverty and promote financial stability among families. In addition to its workforce development and health initiatives, the Springfield Urban League champions social justice advocacy to protect voting rights and community representation. Through educational programs and community partnerships, they foster a supportive environment aimed at achieving academic success and overall well-being for local residents. Generated from the website

Prevention First is dedicated to promoting healthy behaviors and preventing substance misuse in all communities through evidence-based and collaborative approaches. They offer training, support, and public awareness initiatives to advance their mission of fostering a healthier and safer environment for all. Generated from their website's infomation

C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation is a nonprofit community action agency incorporated in 1965 to assist people in achieving full individual and economic potential. The corporation serves Christian, Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Montgomery, Moultrie and Shelby counties in Illinois. It develops, implements and evaluates social service programs to assist economically and socially disadvantaged people in their quest for greater self-sufficiency. Its programs include the head start program for preschool children, golden circle nutrition program for senior citizens, and energy conservation and home repair, homebuyer assistance, home weatherization assistance, and housing rehabilitation programs. The corporation additionally provides individual development accounts, literacy, low income home energy assistance, retired and senior volunteer, supportive housing, and workforce investment act programs. It also offers various outreach and referral services. C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation is located in Effingham, Ill.