U of I Extension Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam Counties

The Illinois Valley YMCA is a nonprofit organization that specializes in youth and community development programs. The organization features a pool, gymnasium and wellness center. It supports a variety of sports activities, such as basketball, racquetball, volleyball and football. It offers a range of recreational and cultural activities that includes games, field trips, dance, and arts and crafts. The Illinois Valley YMCA organizes health screenings and personal training sessions for senior citizens. The organization also offers several before- and after-school programs for children in kindergarten through grade five. It organizes summer camps for children between the ages of 3 and 14. In addition, it specializes in baby-sitting and child care services. The organization offers its facility on a rental basis for private parties and special events. The Illinois Valley YMCA is located in Peru, Ill.

The Center for Youth and Family Solutions is a regional and state leader in the provision of the highest-quality, best-practice social work and behavioral health services in our field. We offer critical counseling, casework, and support services to assist those whose lives have been touched by trauma, grief, loss, abuse, neglect and other significant family life challenges. Our programs include: foster care services for abused and neglected children; adoption services; crisis response for runaways and their families; delinquency prevention services for at-risk youth; residential treatment for abused and neglected boys; professional counseling for children, individuals, couples, and families; in-home counseling for seniors; mental health crisis response for youth; and community advocacy programs. We serve over 20,000 individuals annually in 37 counties in these programs.

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois offers a diverse range of programs and activities for girls to explore, learn, and grow, including outdoor adventures and community outreach initiatives. Providing a safe and inclusive environment, Girl Scouts helps girls develop leadership skills and build confidence. Individuals can join a troop, participate solo, or become a volunteer to support the next generation of leaders. Donations and fundraising events like The Great S'More Mud Run contribute to empowering girls and sustaining the mission of Girl Scouts. Generated from the website