THE FOLLOWING IS AN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY RELEASE
April 4, 2023, Danville, IL – East Central Illinois Community Action Agency will host its 58th Annual Business Meeting and Fundraising Dinner on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the New Life Banquet Center, located at 1419 N. Bowman Avenue in Danville.
The Reception and Silent Auction begins at 6:00 PM. The dinner and program will follow at 7:00 PM. The theme for this year’s Annual Dinner is “On the Eve of Victory.” Area band, “Moondoggers”, will provide the musical entertainment for the evening.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly will deliver the event’s keynote address. Congresswoman Robin Kelly has dedicated her career to public service as an advocate for Illinois families. Since being elected to serve the 2nd Congressional District in 2013, she has worked to expand economic opportunity, community wellness, and public safety across the state, championing numerous initiatives to generate job growth, reduce health disparities, and end gun violence.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly will deliver the keynote address at the East Central Illinois Community Action Agency’s 58th Annual Business Meeting and Fundraising Dinner on Friday, April 21
Committed to improving the health and wellness of vulnerable communities across the country, the Congresswoman serves as Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, and Co-Chairs the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls.
A silent auction will be held during the event. All proceeds from the Annual Dinner and the silent auction will directly benefit and strengthen specific Community Action Initiatives.
Local community leaders will be honored at the Annual Dinner in recognition of their noteworthy strides in economic development and empowerment. This year’s Community Action Service Award recipients are: Ford County Board Member, Tim Nuss; Iroquois Memorial Hospital’s Director, Ms. Mary Kay Lavicka; Iroquois Economic Development Association, Ms. Angel Crawford; Carle Health RN Manager and Faith Community Health, Mr. Gregory Scott; and Crosspoint Human Services manager; Linda McLaughlin.
This event is open to the public. Tickets are available at $50.00 per person or $400.00 to purchase a table. Cash, check, and credit/debit cards are accepted. Corporate and Not-for-Profit Sponsorship opportunities are available; tickets and sponsorships may be purchased by calling the East Central Illinois Community Action Agency at (217) 554-9122, emailing bbadger@comaction.org or stopping by the Administrative Office located at 56 N. Vermilion Street.
The East Central Illinois Community Action Agency’s Beth Badger told Neuhoff Media that this year’s event is special.
AUDIO: Because of COVID, we haven’t been able to meet together like this. So coming back strong, with Congresswoman Robin Kelly; we’re excited about it. We’re celebrating 58 years, and still going strong.
Agency CEO Odette Hyatt-Watson said this year’s theme, “On the Eve of Victory,” has a special meaning.
AUDIO: And every customer that we serve, that is our goal; that you experience a tool, a resource, information, education, training; that will bring you closer to self-sufficiency. Bring you closer to contributing to this community in so many other ways.
East Central Illinois Community Action Agency is a premiere organization which fully understands and responds to the social and economic needs of families, individuals, and communities in Vermilion, Ford, and Iroquois Counties. The mission of East Central Illinois Community Action Agency is to provide information, training, education, and other services that engage and empower families and communities to become self sufficient.
