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News

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Normal Residents Named Philanthropists of the Year

To Be Honored at Philanthropy Lunch on Nov. 13 BLOOMINGTON — Normal residents David Bentlin and Carolyn Yockey ...

Free Fall Forum to Focus on Local Maternal Health Care

BLOOMINGTON – A public forum offering a look at the state of maternal health care in Central Illinois ...

IPCF Accepting Grant Applications in September

Women to Women, Environment & Nature and Youth Engaged in Philanthropy Grants BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Prairie Community Foundation’s ...

Success Stories

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Families Find Stability at Brightpoint

Family support specialist Maurai Wells works with Marleni Reyes-Lopez, left, and Emerson Kempen on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, ...

Bloomington Nonprofit Installs New Roof; Other Capital Projects Remain

Executive director Frank Downes, right, talks with helper Matt Cianci in the warehouse at Recycling Furniture for Families, ...

Panel: Accessing Prenatal Care in Central Illinois is Not Easy for Some Women

About 50 people attended the Women to Women Giving Circle's panel on access to maternal health care in ...

Events

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Women to Women Spring Forum – April 28, 2026

4:30 - 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Bloomington Public Library, Community Rooms 1&2, 205 E. Olive St., ...

Women to Women Summer Lunch – June 11, 2026

11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2026 Shepard Park Shelter, 750 Hershey Rd., Normal Join us ...

Women to Women Summer Celebration – June 16, 2026

4:30 - 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Aaron Leetch Club, upper level of Hancock Stadium, 211 N. ...