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W2W Fall Forum Topic: Barriers & Challenges to Available & Affordable Housing

By Illinois Prairie | September 8, 2023
BLOOMINGTON, IL – A public forum about barriers and challenges facing working families will be hosted by the ...
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Meet Ryan Maloney – Designer of the New IPCF Logo

By Illinois Prairie | September 5, 2023
Ryan Maloney of Wheaton is a May 2023 graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington who currently attends ...
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Women to Women Pontiac Forum – Sept. 26, 2023

By Illinois Prairie | August 25, 2023
Addressing Food Insecurity in Pontiac 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 26, 2023 U of I Extension Office, ...
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Success Stories

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History Maker Feli Sebastian Guided the Most Vulnerable of Bloomington-Normal

By Illinois Prairie | June 8, 2026
Feli Sebastian is in the 2026 class of McLean County History Makers. She and the other honorees will ...
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Lincoln Nonprofit Hopes to Expand Veteran, Homeless Services

By Illinois Prairie | June 1, 2026
Residence assistant Kristin Ratcliffe shows off a staging bedroom for residents on May 26, 2026, at Hope on ...
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Dreamscape Art Exhibition at University Galleries Curated by Teen Art Group

By Illinois Prairie | May 28, 2026
Shown is Gladys Nilsson’s Terrible Twinery, 1971. Watercolor on paper. 22 5/8 x 30 1/2 inches. Collection of ...
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Events

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Women to Women Summer Celebration – June 16, 2026

By Illinois Prairie | April 1, 2026
4:30 - 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Aaron Leetch Club, upper level of Hancock Stadium, 211 N. ...
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Women to Women Summer Lunch – July 14, 2026

By Illinois Prairie | April 1, 2026
11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Shepard Park Shelter, 750 Hershey Rd., Normal Join us ...
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Nonprofits Workshop – August 12, 2026

By Illinois Prairie | April 1, 2026
8:30 a.m. - noon Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Illinois State University Alumni Center, 1101 N. Main St., Normal ...
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