THE FOLLOWING IS A THREE KINGS OF PEACE RELEASE
Danville, IL, May 3, 2024 – An overnight break-in by vandals has left the Three Kings of Peace Mentoring Center in shambles. Located on Commerce Street, Danville, in proximity to Garfield Park, the Mentoring Center has temporarily relocated to the Roselawn Fitness Center at 302 W. Roselawn St., Danville, while repairs are made.
The Center offers mentoring, social activities, and lunches for children age 5 and up. Thanks to the support of donors, the services are free.
Mentoring Center Director Reverend Frank McCullough reported the criminal trespass on Thurs., May 2. He says, “Whoever did this had only destruction in mind. They broke everything they could, including the windows and doors and even the children’s toys. It’s going to take a lot of work to get the Center back to an acceptable condition to enable children to return.”
Once word of the crime spread throughout the community, a number of citizens stepped forward to donate money to help restore the Center. Rev. McCullough says, “I was deeply touched by the people I’ve met today who’ve said, ‘How can I help?’ and then handed me a check to help with replacing windows and locks and for the clean-up.”
Following the Danville Police Department’s investigation, the clean up will begin. For more information or to help restore the Center, call Rev. McCullough at 217-766-8735 or Edward J. Butler at (217) 920-2825
The Three Kings of Peace is an organization of more than 20 Danville citizens who are united in the mission of advancing peace and social justice throughout the community. Their good works include guiding Danville’s young people toward the light of truth, hope, and the pursuit of a better life through education.
