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A free service provided by PATH
August 11, 2014
www.pathcrisis.org
PATH’s Community Resource Seminars – 2014. We want to answer your questions about our local system
of social services -- register today for our ½ day (4 hour) training! The cost is $35/individual, plus $20 (optional
and special seminar rate) for the McLean County PATH Directory or $25 for our McLean/DeWitt/Livingston
County Directory. Both go hand-in-hand with the seminar content. Our upcoming half-day seminars are:
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Thursday, September 18th
Thursday, November 20th
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Seminars run from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. To register, contact Amanda at 834-0580 or download the registration
brochure from our web site www.pathcrisis.org, you can find the form under Community Resources.
OSF St. Joseph Twelfth Annual Shoe Drive
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center and OSF Medical Group Podiatrist Todd Snoeyink, DPM, are sponsoring the
twelfth annual OSF Shoe Drive. This year’s event will take place Friday, August 8 through Sunday, August
17. The shoes are utilized by Home Sweet Home Ministries.
You can drop off your new or gently used shoes the following ways:
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On OSF St. Joseph Medical Center Campus: Eastland Medical Plaza I by OSF MarketPlace, Main
Entrance, and the Birthing Center entrance
OSF Medical Group – College Avenue, 1701 E. College Avenue
Center for Health at Fort Jesse, 2200 Fort Jesse Road
Drive-thru drop off in the OSF St. Joseph parking lot Monday, August 11-Friday, August 15 from 4:306:30 p.m.
For more information about the event, please contact Kellee Monahan at (309) 665-5749.
Ready for your cash to grow?
Join our Faith & Finances discussion group. This faith based program is being offered through a partnership
between Home Sweet Home Ministries and The Hub. We’ll eat, laugh, and struggle together as we learn to
overcome obstacles, set savings goals, make spending plans, manage debt and loans, and more! Come and
consider how Gods plans for your money might be larger than yours!
Cost: $10 - Includes dinner, workbook and childcare for entire 12 week class. (Scholarships available)
Wednesday nights, 5:00-7:30 at the Hub 502 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington. - Classes begin August 27th.
If you attend 10 of the 12 weeks, you will get your $10 back. If you don’t miss a week, an even better surprise!
Call Nora at Home Sweet Home Ministries with questions or to register (309-828-7356).
Can’t hear on the phone? Illinois has a FREE amplified phone program. LIFE Center for Independent
Living is a selection center for the ITAC Amplified Telephone Program, a program that is required and
governed by Illinois law. There are three simple qualifications you must meet to be eligible for this program:
1. You must be a resident of the state of Illinois,
2. Have a hearing loss and
3. Have a landline analog telephone line in your home.
To receive an application or for more information, contact Denise Iwaniw at LIFE Center by phone: 309-6635433 or by email: denise@lifecil.org. You may also visit LIFE Center at 2201 Eastland Drive, Suite 1,
Bloomington to start the process of testing and selecting a FREE amplified phone.
DENTAL EXTRACTION CLINIC:
WHEN:
Saturday, October 18, 2014
TIME:
7:00 a.m. until 120 patients are registered (NO APPOINTMENTS)
WHERE: 109 N. Regency Drive, Bloomington
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Residents of McLEAN COUNTY ONLY
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Adults in dental pain, needing 1 or 2 teeth extracted/no access to care/no health insurance.
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The clinic is not for routine cleaning, exam, denture repair, fillings, or multiple extractions.
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Children’s Dental should be accessed through the McLean County Health Dept.
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Call Scott Health Resources (823-4224) to request flyers in English and Spanish. We urge you to share
this information with other agencies to help us inform the public of the next free dental clinic. Thank you!
SPANISH INTERPRETERS WILL BE AT THE CLINIC
Can you hear me now? The Cognition & Noise Research Protocol offers free cognitive and hearing
screenings with participation in the project. This project is designed to examine how noise affects our ability to
multi-task.
Who: Individuals between 30-50, 60-80 years of age
When: Flexible appointment times
What: For two sessions of 1.5 hours, you will be asked to participate in a hearing and cognitive
screening and 3 tasks in noise.
Cost: No cost
To schedule an appointment or to receive more information, please contact:
The Neurologic Communication Disorders & Cognitive Wellness Lab - (309)-438-8934 or Jennine Harvey –
(309) 438-4408 jmharv2@ilstu.edu
MCLP Announces Class of 2015 Participants and New Program Director
In July, twenty-six participants began their 8-month leadership journey as the Multicultural Leadership Program
(MCLP) Class of 2015. The class will participate in an intense, professional development curriculum that
provides a framework for learning to become better leaders. The program is offered annually to develop
community leaders to work with people of all ages, cultures, and walks of life to strengthen and support their
communities in public, private, educational, political, and non-profit sectors.
Participants selected for this year’s class are:
Neil Alcorn
Javier Centeno
Katherine M. Evans
Ryan Huette
Jesse Paul Padilla
Dave Shields
Heather Wagner
Olemuel Ashford
Angela Click
Eileen Galvez
Damian Lewis
Catherine Poffenbarger
Jennifer Swearingen
Alex Williams
Rickielee Benecke
Michael Coleman
Nikki Gibson
Lacey MacLeod
Saket Raizada
Soujanya Tokala
Kyle Buchanan
Elias L. Corpas III
Jeremy Haley
Dexter O'Neal
Elizabeth Robinson
Jay Tummala
New Program Director: MCLP is also proud to announce that one of its 2014 graduates, Linda Bollivar, is
now serving in a part-time capacity as Program Director for MCLP, effective July 7. In this newly formed
position, Linda works with MCLP Executive Director, Sonya Mau, as well as the MCLP President, Board of
Directors, and Advisory Council, to ensure efficient and effective implementation of the MCLP curriculum and
services. Linda will manage program operations and further sustainable growth in support of the MCLP mission
and goals. As an MCLP class participant, she was pleased to find that MCLP provides “the tools to be a leader,
skills to put those tools into action, and a web of support.” Linda previously served as Director of Faith in Action
for three years. Prior to Faith in Action, Linda was a Program Director at the Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special
Care Center.
For information about MCLP, see www.bn-mclp.org or email contactus@bn-mclp.org
Heartland Community College is offering free Skills for Success class - This is a class for people who
need to build workplace readiness skills—basic computer skills, résumé & cover letter development,
interviewing skills, career choice and more. There is a three-week basic computer skills class followed by a
nine-week employability skills session. Class meets Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:15am-12:15pm
beginning on Tuesday September 2nd. Seating is limited, so if you know someone who may benefit from
obtaining these skills, please call 309-268-8180.
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan Invites you to attend a Consumer Fraud and Identity Theft
Roundtable
Thursday, August 14, 2014, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Roundtable location: Illinois State University, Alumni Center, Room 118, 1101 N. Main St., Normal, Illinois
Attorney General Lisa Madigan will update community leaders on security breaches, identity theft, and
common financial scams directed at consumers in Bloomington-Normal and the surrounding Illinois
communities.
Please let us know if you or a member of your staff will be able to join us by emailing
specialevents@atg.state.il.us or by calling Eileen Baumstark-Pratt at (866) 376-7215.
If you have questions regarding the meeting, please feel free to call Caitlyn Smith, Community Outreach
Liaison, at (217) 557-1982.
INtegRIty Counseling offering services, education
Do you or your clients seem to fall between the cracks when it comes to local mental or emotional health
needs? The new non-profit INtegRIty Counseling, 502 South Morris Ave. in Bloomington, is committed to
providing affordable, no-strings-attached communitywide counseling.
INtegRity, with three current counselors and a volunteer staff, launched recently with a May neighborhood
block party in conjunction with fellow not-for-profit Seeds of Hope. INtegRity serves all member of the
community, regardless of race, culture, belief, gender orientation, or economic status. Counseling fees are
negotiable, and in-kind services are considered when clients cannot afford payments.
In addition, INtegRIty hopes to play an active role in providing key community education on topics such as
depression, domestic abuse, neglect, sexual problems, racism, and substance abuse. ICyou, a newly launched
weekly podcast on the INtegRIty website (www.integrityhelps.org), features local experts on psychological and
community issues, and INtegRIty participated in the Aug. 2 planning meeting for McLean County’s Not In Our
Town anti-racism/bullying campaign re-launch.
INtegRIty welcomes cash and material donations and volunteer services, and currently is pursuing 501(c)3
non-profit tax status. For further information, visit INtegRIty’s website or Facebook page, call 309-827-9100, or
e-mail integritycounseling@frontier.com.
Community Meal – for all who are hungry
Mondays at 6:30, beginning August 18, the Lutheran Student Movement at Illinois State will host a community
meal. The meal is for anyone to come and eat, and for all to be welcomed with dignity and respect. Located at
the Campus Religious Center, 210 W Mulberry, Normal. (across from Hewett and Manchester dormitories).
Contact Pastor Matt Geerdes – 815-408-1478, themovementisu@gmail.com
Fundraising Opportunities:
Livingston County Children’s Advocacy Center is hosting their 4th annual Blazin’ the Trail for Children
Wilderness Run- The run will take place at the Humiston Woods Nature Center on September 13, 2014.
Check-In begins at 9:00 AM and the race will start at 10 AM. The run is based on a 5k route set in a hardwood
forest, prairie area that partially follows a river bed, banks, and nature made obstacles. The $25 entry fee
includes a T-shirt, race bib, and post run snacks. There will be awards presented to the top finishers.
Registration forms are available at www.mcleancpn.org or by calling 309-888-5656. All proceeds will directly
benefit the Livingston County Children’s Advocacy Center.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Fundraiser - Bloomington Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is
hosting a Fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on Friday, September 5th from 5pm-8pm.
There will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, food, and fun for all! Tickets are available now for $5, and may also
be purchased at the event. All proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Our facility is
located at 1925 South Main Street in Bloomington. If you have any questions or wish to donate, please contact
the office at (309)829-4348.
JOIN US FOR Bloomington-Normal’s Got Talent!
Headline Sponsor- State Farm Bank to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal
Evelyn Young, former Executive Director of the BN Boys and Girls Club, is coming to town to share her
beautiful voice with the piano accompaniment of Dave Horrine to help raise money for the Club. Julie and Bob
Dobski and the Dobski Dancers are competing for the prize of best local talent while raising money (and the
roof) as well. And, don’t let me forget Jim Waldorf and Heartland Guaranteed, one of the best male quartets in
the country. I hear they are taking on the Dobski Dancers for first prize, but don’t take my word for it: join us for
a great summer evening of fun for a good cause. Hope to see you there!
Sunday, August 24, 2014, 5:00 – 8:00pm, DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center
10 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington, IL
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit bit.ly/1oiJ57H
MCCA Presents ‘Palm Trees & Sand Traps’ Golf Outing
Benefitting Neville House & Mayors Manor
Help us ‘drive’ out domestic violence & homelessness. MCCA will host a golf outing on Monday, September
8th, 2014 at the beautiful Crestwicke Country Club. Participants will enjoy 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner,
games, live auction, and live band.
Schedule of Events: Registration 11 am, Shotgun 12:30 pm, Dinner 6 pm
Individual Player: $150
Foursome Team & Hole Sponsor: $600
Foursome: $550
Dinner Only: $65
Visit MCCA’s website for additional information or to register online:
http://www.mccainc.org/clarion_rocket/palm-trees-and-sandtraps/
Registration Deadline is: August 22, 2014
For additional information, please contact Kristen Sand, Development Director, 309-834-9254 or
kristens@mccainc.org.
NAMI Livingston/McLean Counties invites you to participate in the annual NAMI Walk/Run for mental
health!!! Join us on Saturday, September 27th at White Oak Park at 8:45 for runner's check-in and 10:00 am
for walkers. Registration is online this year at http://www.active.com/bloomington-il/running/distance-runningraces/nami-mclean-livingston-county-walk-5krun-2014?int=
For questions please contact Shawn at 309-287-9913. Hope to see you then!!!
Join United Way of McLean County for their Campaign Kickoff on August 22nd!
We will be at the Normal CornBelters game with food, prizes, raffles and lots of family fun! All proceeds from
this event will be reinvested back into the community, so come show your support and enjoy some baseball!
Tickets available at the Corn Crib or at www.normalbaseball.com.
2014 McLean County barn quilt celebration to be held at David Davis Mansion
As McLean County farmers look forward to another harvest season, area barn quilt fans are gearing up to
present another new “crop” in celebration of our county's farming heritage and the talents of local quilters,
artists and poets. The Barn Quilt Heritage Trail – McLean County project has placed 30 painted plywood quilt
squares on area barns and other buildings, and in the future, will be under the sponsorship of University of
Illinois Extension in Livingston, McLean and Woodford Counties.
The third annual Barn Quilt Heritage Trail – McLean County celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to noon,
Saturday, August 23, at the David Davis Mansion State Historic Site, 1000 Monroe Dr. in Bloomington. The
event is free and open to the public.
Local poets Judith Boudreaux, V. Joseph Boudreaux, Peg Kirk, Ardis Stewart, and M. Irene Taylor will read
poems they have written about the 2014 McLean County Barn Quilts for “Words on Quilts.” The poetry reading
is a production of the Illinois Voices Theatre, a member unit of the Illinois Theatre Consortium based in
Bloomington, and is partially funded by the Town of Normal's Harmon Arts Grant Program.
The event will also include an auction of painted 2x2 wooden quilt squares, and a group of local artists
sketching and painting on site. The official guidebooks with the Barn Quilt sites will be available at noon.
The Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, David Davis Mansion Foundation, and Corn
Belt Energy have provided additional support. Numerous volunteers of all ages and backgrounds, and many
businesses and organizations have contributed to this project that promotes local tourism and highlights the
arts and agriculture.
For more information, look for McLean County Barn Quilts on Facebook or visit the website at
www.mcleancountybarnquilts.com.
Pregnancy & Beyond is a free support group for all expecting parents. The group focuses on a wide variety
of topics related to pregnancy & parenting, including fetal development, comfort measures during labor &
delivery, techniques to calm a crying infant, and many more. Participants receive a variety of useful items when
they attend group. Within the first four meetings they come to, each member earns baby lotion, baby wash,
diapers, baby wipes, a back/neck massage tool, and a Wal-Mart gift card - just for being there! And there are
now TWO weekly sessions to choose from: Tuesdays 4-5:30pm and Fridays 10-11:30am. The group is
sponsored by Parents Care + Share and meets at Children’s Home + Aid’s Healthy Start House. The address
is 1119 E. Taylor St., Bloomington. Refreshments and child care are provided. Dads are welcome and
encouraged to attend! For more information, contact Amy Sloan-Gray at 309-834-5226.
Nominate Your Hero: The American Red Cross of the Heartland’s 10th annual Saluting Our Heroes
Breakfast, presented by CEFCU and State Farm, will be Thursday, November 13, and the chapter is currently
seeking nominations from the community. Please go to http://goo.gl/Hx66ge to nominate your hero today!
Questions? Contact Patrick Gavin, Patrick.gavin@redcross.org or 662-0500 ext. 7425
Employment Opportunities:
Full-time position at Chestnut Health Systems working with our adolescent outpatient program. Position
requires either a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a helping profession with at least 5 years of related
experience and a recognized license or certification; or a Master’s degree in a human services field with
relevant experience and eligible for license or certification within 2 years; or an equivalent combination of
experience and education/training. Evening hours are required; some off-site services may be required. Job
duties include treatment planning, assessments, and leading therapy groups for adolescents.
(Professional/Technical) Send resume / cover letter to hresources@chestnut.org - Reference Posting ID
#2155.
Employment Opportunities at The Baby Fold:
 Community Schools Coordinator, full-time: Work in partnership with Fairview Elementary School staff
and Principal, community resources, and families to identify students’ needs and provide them with structure
and access to resources necessary for student success. B.S. in social work or related human services field
and 5 yrs related experience required.
 Residential Nurse, full-time: Work in residential treatment center for children. Previous experience
required; BSN and experience in a mental health setting preferred. M-F and rotating on-call schedule.
 Residential Treatment Specialists: Work with children, ages 6-13, in need of specialized treatment for
severe emotional and behavioral disabilities. Experience with children and 1-year commitment preferred.
1. Full-time: 1-11PM, four days/wk. B.S. in human services field required.
2. Overnight: 11PM-9AM, four nights/wk. B.S. in human services field preferred.
3. Part-time: 20-25 hr/wk, various shifts including weekday mornings 7-9 A.M., afternoons 2-10 P.M.,
weekends, and additional hours over school breaks and holidays. Must be at least 21.
An application is required for consideration for any of the above positions. Applications and
additional information available at www.TheBabyFold.us or 108 E. Willow Street in Normal.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Become a PATH Hotline Volunteer: Adult volunteers are needed to answer phones on the 24-hour hotline.
Volunteering your time on the hotline offers a rewarding experience and a great opportunity to give back to
your community. A complete training program and professional back-up is provided. Our training program
teaches you everything you need to know, including communication techniques and community resources. The
next 8-week training class session begins September 4th. If interested, the volunteer application is available online at www.pathcrisis.org. Classroom training meets on Thursdays from 6 to 9 pm. Questions? Call Jared at
834-0541 or 2-1-1.
Become a Boys & Girls Club Volunteer – We are looking for positive caring adults to help mentor and tutor
our youth throughout the 2014/15 school year. We would like at least a commitment for the semester (Sept 2 –
Dec 19 and/or Jan 5 – May 29) working with one or two children at least one time a week. Other volunteer
opportunities also available. Check out our website www.bcgb-n.org/volunteer or call Jenny Hall 309-829-3034
for more information.
Volunteers Needed for United Way’s Campaign Kickoff! Take yourself out to the ballgame and volunteer
with United Way! August 22nd is United Way’s campaign kickoff at the Normal CornBelters baseball game,
and we need volunteers to staff the concession stands from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. We will get a portion of the
proceeds from this event, all of which will be invested back into the community. To sign up contact Noel at
nlucero@uwaymc.org or (309) 828-7383.
American Red Cross is looking for youth education volunteers. We’re wanting to build up our youth
education program and are in need of volunteers to help create youth events for our local chapter. If interested
or for more information please contact Laura Streid at 309.662.0500 ext. 7428 or at laura.streid@redcross.org
American Red Cross is looking for disaster preparedness education volunteers. We are in need of
volunteers who enjoy public speaking who could teach disaster preparedness out in the community. If
interested or for more information, please contact Laura Streid at 309.662.0500 ext. 7428 or at
laura.streid@redcross.org.
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electronically by Friday, August 22nd.
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