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Youth Music Illinois, based in Peoria, has been a vital part of the Central Illinois cultural landscape for 60 years, providing exceptional low-cost music education to thousands of students. With a diverse range of ensembles and programs, YMI nurtures young musicians and supports the development of both musical skills and personal character. The Youth Music Illinois Suzuki School of Music offers innovative group and private lessons for string instruments, allowing students to collaborate and perform at their own pace. Committed to accessibility, YMI provides need-based tuition scholarships, ensuring all dedicated young musicians have the opportunity to thrive through music education. Generated from the website

Operational for more than 40 years, Children s Home is a nonprofit social service organization. Located in Peoria, Ill., the agency is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education, Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children, and North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. A nonsectarian agency, it is also licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. The agency serves more than 2,000 children annually, and employs over 5000 personnel. Children s Home offers a wide variety of services, such as live-in care and treatment solutions, temporary and permanent residential units, group homes, supervised independent living, and foster care for children with social, emotional and behavioral problems. It also offers special educational programs, community-based services, in-home counseling, mental health services, crisis intervention and abuse prevention programs.

MAY I Community Outreach, established in 2018, is a 501(c)(3) organization in Peoria, IL, dedicated to providing supportive services to disadvantaged, marginalized, or misplaced individuals. The organization focuses on educating, motivating, and empowering both youth and adults to enhance their ability to lead productive lives within the community. Under the leadership of Executive Director Carl Holloway, MAY I Community Outreach aims to address critical issues such as reducing recidivism, workforce development, and violence prevention. The organization is committed to strengthening family units and fostering positive transitions in individuals' lives through mentorship, life skills training, and health improvement initiatives. Generated from the website