PEORIA — The Heart of Illinois United Way has raised $9.1 million to date but is looking for more to meet the mounting needs of the community.United Way officials released the update at a news conference held Friday morning at Advanced Medical Transport, 1718 N. Sterling Ave."In my 13-and-a-half years, I've never seen the demand for basic services so high," said Michael Stephan, HOI United Way president."Basic services include help paying [...]
Heavy Demand For Services Spurs United Way Fundraising Effort
Steve Tarter, Journal Star
Fri, 11/15/2013 - 6:31am
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Topics: Illinois Peoria County Peoria
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