Community of giving

COMMUNITY OF GIVING

These organizations make a difference in Southern Illinois lives

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DR. KYLE CHILDERS

Giving back through Smile for a Lifetime Foundation ‌F ranklin D. Roosevelt once said, “We cannot build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” Dr. Kyle Childers, an orthodontist with locations in Marion, Benton and Harrisburg, firmly believes and practices this philosophy by providing orthodontic scholarships through Smile for a Lifetime Foundation.

“We know that children are often teased or ostracized because of their unbecoming smiles, and this often prevents them from reaching their full potential. The mission of Smile for a Lifetime is to create self-confidence, inspire hope, and change the lives of children in our community in a dramatic way. The gift of a smile can do all this for a deserving, under-served individual who, in turn, can use this gift to better themselves and our community,” says Dr. Childers.

Dr. Childers donates orthodontic scholarships every quarter, and recipients are chosen by a board of directors who have carefully reviewed their applications.

“The guidelines are a completed application, two letters of recommendations and a photo,” he says.

“The best letters of recommendation are by teachers, guidance counselors, pastors or someone who sees the child in a social setting and can best attest to how the gift of a smile can change that student’s life and give him the confidence to move forward.”

The scholarships, based on financial need and special circumstances, are reaching students who would otherwise

not seek orthodontic treatment. Dr. Childers has provided free orthodontics through Smile for a Lifetime to more than 20 students in Southern Illinois so far.

“Starting the Southern Illinois Chapter of Smile for a Lifetime has been a rewarding part of my practice,” he said. “Increasing a child’s confidence by improving his facial structure and smile is something that my staff and I find gratifying. It’s just one small way that we can contribute to our youth.”

Information about the Smile for a Lifetime is available on their website, www. s4l.org or on www.childersbraces.com.

All inquiries can be directed to southernillinoiss4l@gmail.com, as Dr. Childers and his office are not involved in the selection process.

THE SIU FOUNDATION

HELPING STUDENTS PUT BIG THINGS WITHIN REACH

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very day, Southern Illinois University works hard to put the opportunities to create a better world within reach. And for everything the world needs and SIU provides, the SIU Foundation and its donors help make it possible by providing alumni and other friends a means to invest in the future of their University.

The SIU Foundation is an independent, nonprofit corporation that exists solely to serve the educational, service and research missions of SIU Carbondale. Its mission is to maximize private support for the University.

“We make personal relationships with our donors a priority, which makes it possible for their contributions to go further and do more than they can anywhere else,” says James Salmo, chief executive officer of the SIU Foundation. “Together, we are able to create meaningful impact wherever the need or passion exists: powering the research that leads to

patents, providing scholarships that give students a chance for a better education, building state-of-the-art facilities, and drawing stellar faculty to educate a

workforce for the next generation.”

As a designated 501©(3) organization , the SIU Foundation solicits and accepts gifts, manages and invests funds and

property prudently, and distributes funds and property for educational and charitable purposes.

The Foundation takes its dual role as stewards of SIU’s future and representatives of the university’s vision very seriously. Private donors know they can bring their ideas, visions and passions to the SIU Foundation and receive the attention and respect they deserve.

When contributing funds through the SIU Foundation, you can make an impact by: zz Creating scholarship opportunities for students who aspire to make a difference through their chosen careers‌ zz Supporting research conducted by faculty, making them coveted experts in their fields‌ zz Developing academic programs and building facilities that attract the best and brightest to SIU.‌ SIU Foundation’s donors guarantee that SIU will always be a place of innovation. Be the champion for all those who want to learn. Visit www.siuf.org to donate today.

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e d i v in o r P s e o l i t Sm is d u o l o n r u i l P utif rn Il a e B outhe S

S4L winner Katelynn Rutkowski

Smile for a Lifetime Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization comprised of orthodontists throughout the country who donate quality orthodontic treatment for patients who may not have the opportunity to achieve a beautiful smile without financial assistance.

S4L winner Alex Gossman

Dr. Kyle Childers is the only S4L doctor in this area and awards EIGHT Orthodontic Scholarships every year.

Local Board of Directors choose the recipients of the scholarships.

S4L winner Kayla Flute

Visit us at www.childersbraces.com and on Facebook Herrin, IL • 618-997-1800 Benton, IL • 618-438-2815 Harrisburg, IL • 618-252-0770

TOGETHER WE POWER “People at SIU have not forgotten me as an alumna. Some seek my advice. Others include me in events and continue to make me feel special—and did even before they knew I had included SIU in my will. Including an alma mater in your will is as easy as writing a declarative sentence. It is even better if you contact someone from the SIU Foundation to be sure the gift you leave is used where and how you intended. You, too, may leave a legacy!”

— Norma Faust Ph.D. 1992 Education & Human Services Curriculum and Instruction

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UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

NEED ASSISTANCE? Turn to United Way’s 2-1-1 information network

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eople with nowhere else to turn can call 2-1-1, which offers information on a broad range of services, including rent assistance, food banks, affordable housing, health resources, child care, after-school programs, elderly care, financial literacy and job training programs.

Whether it is a situation where the caller needs help or wants to offer help, 2-1-1 provides every person in the community with a place to turn when they need answers to life challenges, both big and small.

Many services are offered by 2-1-1: Access to a comprehensive human services database, suicide prevention, crisis counseling, empathetic listening, emotional support, and needs assessment to match the individual with the service that would be the most helpful.

Calling 2-1-1 connects people to vital human services and information about job training educational resources, housing and food assistance, services for veterans and so much more.

A father with two children called 2-1-1 looking for information on where he could get some food for his family.

After building a rapport with Joe, our 2-1-1 representative asked him a few additional questions to see if there was something more to the situation and to see if he and his family had other needs.

Joe continued to share that his family recently had a serious house fire and lost everything. His entire family had to move out of the house and was now in a motel.

During this crisis, he said he also lost his job. After listening to Joe’s situation, our 2-1-1 representative was able to quickly set an appointment for him with a program coordinator who could help him

and his family get on their feet again.

A few days after his initial call, our representative called Joe back to see how he and his family were doing. We learned that his family was now back in their home, and he was about to start a new job with the help of a local program!

We know there are thousands of people in our communities facing situations like Joe’s. The demand is daunting! It calls for you, me and all our Southern Illinois neighbors to lend a hand.

That’s what 2-1-1 is all about — helping people get connected to the resources they need, and, in some instances, going that extra mile and making sure that that person is really being taken care of.

The benefits of 2-1-1 are many. First of

all, it is an easy three-digit number. The number and service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There is no cost, it’s confidential, and the caller does not have to give their name. Callers can get connected to health and human services in their local community. Every call is answered by a trained, degreed counselor. And, no call goes unanswered.

During disasters, 2-1-1 becomes a central hub, providing information on how to give and get help. Callers can access 2-1-1 for non-emergency information such as debris removal. Volunteers can be connected with appropriate services.

The most critical requests of callers are for services for homeless families and individuals, abusive relationships, for those

in financial crisis and much more. Other requests fielded by 2-1-1 include, rent and utility assistance, health care, and housing.

You can put that hope in their lives.

You can make it possible for us to answer these calls for help, one person at a time.

What a great way to amplify the impact and your caring to our most vulnerable neighbors.

2-1-1 is a free, confidential service provided by United Way of Southern Illinois in the following counties: Alexander, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Johnson, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, White, Williamson and Massac.

For more information, please call United Way of Southern Illinois at 618997-7744.

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Helping THe CommuniTy TogeTHer, uniTed Donate Items Local programs need the following…..

Untied Way of Southern Illinois

Please call our office first!! We don’t have enough space for large items, but we may know where they are needed. Some items we are always looking for: Food Bottled Water, Canned Goods, Non- Perishable Items Household & General Towels, Dishes & Cookware, Small Appliances, Furniture, Cleaning Products & Pet supplies Bedding Blankets (any size), Sheets (any size), Pillows Comforters (any size)

Toiletries Soap, Deodorant, Shampoo, Paper Products, Toothpaste/brushes, Personal Care items Baby Items Clothing (0-3T), Diapers & Wipes, Baby food & Bottles, Baby Formula (liquid or powder) Gift Cards Restaurants, Gas Cards, Department Stores, Phone Cards, Grocery Cards and Event Tickets

Youth Items Journals & books, snacks & drinks, cards & games, socks, school supplies

We wish you a happy holiday season and a safe and rewarding 2015 2-1-1 is a single telephone number that cuts through the red tape. It is a toll-free phone number connecting people with available community resources.

Now available in the southern 15 counties of Illinois People with nowhere else to turn call 2-1-1 ...offering information on a broad range of services, including rent assistance, food banks, affordable housing, health resources, suicide prevention counseling, volunteer opportunities, and job training programs.

Health or Human Service organizations may go to the website below to join this vital service. http://www.pathcrisis.org/communityresources/2-1-1/ Page 16 Sunday, November 30, 2014 Special Section

How can I learn more about United Way of Southern Illinois and stay involved throughout the year?

• Visit our website, www.uwsihelps.org.

• Follow us on Facebook.

• Volunteer; we need your talents on our local Advisory Boards!

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

Committed to making a positive impact ‌BE A PART OF SOMETHING GREATER United Way builds stronger communities around the world by improving education, financial stability and health.

We recruit volunteers, donors and organizations that often focus on a single issue, developing it into a larger movement with a broader strategy for community change.

LASTING SOLUTIONS, NOT BAND-AIDS Real change requires tackling the source, not only the symptoms, of community challenges. We envision a safer, healthier community with a skilled workforce that contributes to the local economy and a younger generation that’s educated and equipped for the opportunities of tomorrow.

THE POWER OF A WORLDWIDE MOVEMENT As the largest privately funded nonprofit in the world, United Way has the reputation, resources and relationships needed to enlist everyone in the solution. Our movement includes passionate individuals as well as corporations, governments and nonprofits, civic and faith organizations, educators, labor, health experts and more. Together, we are more than the sum of our parts, and together we are able to create lasting change that improves everyone’s lives.

United Way of Southern Illinois is working to advance the common good by focusing on education, income and health.

These are the building blocks for a good life, and a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement and good health.

Our goal is to create long-lasting changes that prevent problems from happening in the first place. We invite you to be part of the change. Together, united, we can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow.

YOU CAN BE A PART OF THE CHANGE By making a financial commitment

to the United Way of Southern Illinois, small and substantial donations together improve the quality of life for our children, our communities. Through United Way, you are providing emergency food and shelter to local families in times of crisis, assisting local children to find the help they need to develop into healthy and productive adults, and providing services to those with special needs in our communities.

Each year, local volunteers review funding applications from local agencies

to determine the impact their services have on our communities. From this, they decide which services to support and the level of funding each agency will receive if the annual campaign goal is met. It’s more than just a goal — it is a funding promise to these agencies that rely on our United Way for help in providing these important services.

Every gift is important in continuing our tradition of providing funds to local programs. Your support of United Way will help us reach this goal and make a

difference in the lives of the residents in Southern Illinois.

When you have made the decision to take action and financially support United Way of Southern Illinois, several options are available. Cash donations can be mailed to UWSI, PO Box 1901, Marion, IL 62959. Online donations, are processed by Truist, a secure and trusted partner of United Way Worldwide. Go to our website www.uwsihelps.org.

Payroll deductions can be made by calling 618-997-7744 or email us at unitedway@mchsi.comm . Sixty percent of United Way’s campaign income comes from individuals who arrange with their employers for regular payroll deductions.

VISA or MasterCard donations can be made by filling out a pledge card, gift envelope go online or call 618997-7744.

Contributors of $500 or more are included in our Winged Elm Society, a published list of Leadership givers, if they so wish.

Planned giving options consist of including UWSI in a last will and testament, giving shares of stock, which might avoid capital gains taxes, naming the UWSI as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy. Other possibilities involve arranging for a Charitable Gift Annuity, Charitable Remainder Trust, or a Charitable Lead Trust.

These are only a few of the many options available to donors. United Way of Southern Illinois recommends that donors first consult with a lawyer, tax accountant or estate planner to be sure the best method of giving is chosen.

To discuss these and other possible ways of giving, please call our office at 618-997-7744 and every attempt to meet your needs will be made.

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ROTARY CLUB OF CARTERVILLE

CENTERSTONE

Service, standards, good will and peace ‌ R otary Club International is an organization of business and professional men and women united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build good will and peace in the world.

The Rotary Club of the Carterville Area was established in 1997 to bring these leadership principles to Carterville.

Carterville Rotary club’s membership represents a crosssection of the community’s business and professional men and women. It is nonpolitical and open to all cultures, races, religions and creeds. The Carterville club blends retired individuals with working professionals, all willing to give their time and talents to better the community.

The Carterville club meets each Wednesday at Crab Orchard Golf Club

at 7:30 a.m.

Rotary membership provides the opportunity to become uniquely connected with your community and collectively make a difference. The Carterville club works with local organizations, such as Gumdrops, Pat’s Kids, and This Able Veteran to provide funding, as well as help overseas efforts regarding polio eradication, clean water and providing shelter in foreign countries.

Services that offer a path to healthier lives

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s the largest behavioral healthcare provider in our region, Centerstone, formerly The H Group, provides mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, life skills enrichment and services for adults with developmental disabilities.

For nearly 9,000 children, youth and adults in Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky last year, Centerstone offered an opportunity for hope and a path to health: zz More than 500 children, youth and adults visited the Centerstone Crisis Center for immediate help for suicide concerns or other behavioral health crises.‌ zz More than 6,400 children, youth and adults received mental health and substance abuse counseling, each

strengthening their whole family’s health and well-being.‌ zz Big Brothers Big Sisters and Early Head Start provided mentoring, enrichment and educational support to more than 200 children and their families.‌ zz Eighty adults with developmental disabilities called Centerstone “home,” living their lives to the fullest in a supportive and caring community-based group home.‌ Hope and health are gifts that never go out of style. Find out how you can give hope and health this season at giving. centerstone.org

RotaRians WoRking in the Community

Centerstone, formerly The H Group

Give Health and Hope at

giving.Centerstone.org or call:

Rotary Club of the Carterville Area Meeting 7:30 am each Wednesday at Crab Orchard Golf Club

www.cartervillerotary.org

618-319-4836

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2014

COMMUNITY BENEFITS TOTAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS

For Those We Serve UNREIMBURSED SERVICES MEDICARE $

CHARITY

$

91,883,989 COMMUNITY BENEFITS PROGRAMS COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES

50,793,296*

CHARITY $

13,260,538

COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT

COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT

$

*

$

RESEARCH

EDUCATION

2,158,268

The SIH Foundation is a charity where 100% of your donation goes directly to the cause of your choice.

If you would like more information about the SIH Foundation’s Hope is Home campaign

RESEARCH

$

549,098

GRANTS, SPONSORSHIPS & CONTRIBUTIONS

RESEARCH & EDUCATION $

805,548

COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES

*cost

to build the new Cancer Center or any SIH Fundraising initiatives, please visit www.sih.net/ways-to-give/sih-foundation or contact Tanna Morgan at 618-457-5200 ext. 67843, tanna.morgan@sih.net

159,410 EDUCATION

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An increasingly important way that SIH keeps the communities we serve healthy is by supporting our local and regional economy. SIH is a vigorous engine for our community and for the broader southern most Illinois region.

Economic Impact

PROVIDING WELL-PAYING

IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SIH contributes significantly to the area’s economic health. For the fiscal year 2014, SIH had an estimated total economic impact of $1,120,403,000 in southern Illinois.

$

Stable Employment

CAPITAL SPENDING

542,239,000

GOODS & SERVICES

973,920

MEDICAID

For the Communities We Serve

$

$

23,183,911*

ECONOMIC ANCHOR

PAYROLL

GRANTS, SPONSORSHIPS & CONTRIBUTIONS

MEDICAID $

An

PAYROLL

SIH employs 3,400 employees and has a total payroll and employee benefit expenditures of $228,793,000.

Payroll expenditures serve as an important economic stimulus, creating and supporting jobs throughout local communities. Dollars earned by SIH employees and spent in our local communities on groceries, clothing, mortgage payments, rent, etc., generated approximately $542,239,000 in economic activity and created an additional 4,216 jobs for the local and regional economy.

483,373,000

CAPITAL SPENDING $

94,791,000

Created an Additional

TOTAL JOBS

7,616

GOODS & SERVICES

4,216

TOTAL ECONOMIC IMPACT:

1,120,403,000

JOBS

$

Stimulating the Local Economy WITH PURCHASES OF GOODS & SERVICES SIH spent $203,955,000 on the goods and services needed to provide health care for its patients — medical supplies, electricity for buildings and food for patients. Funds spent to buy goods and services flowed from the hospital to vendors and businesses and then rippled throughout the economy. Dollars spent by SIH in the community generated approximately $483,373,000 for the local and regional economy.

BUILDING FOR A

Healthier Tomorrow In 2014, SIH spent $39,996,000 on enhancing and updating buildings and on major medical equipment. Capital spending by SIH generated approximately $94,791,000 for the local and regional economy in the fiscal year 2014.

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LITTLE EGYPT CHORUS AND QUARTETS

PREGNANCY MATTERS

Transitioning to parenthood Harmonizing in music helps harmonize with life ‌B ‌ B arbershop Harmony is for men who like to sing and enjoy the sound of male voices blending chords. Singing helps you forget your worries and makes you feel good by improving your attitude toward life and your fellow man. Singing allows you to share something you enjoy with others. Singing is good for your health.

Take the time to sing. Better yet, come sing with us, the Little Egypt Chorus and Quartets!

We perform at many various organizations. Major upcoming activities include: Singing Valentines 2015: Feb. 13 and 14; requests accepted from Jackson, Union and Williamson counties Annual Show 2015: Harmony & Laughter; guest quartet is “Take Note,”

Herrin Civic Center, April 25, 2015, 2 and 7 p.m.

For further information, contact: 618-985-4271, 618-833-3228, 618-5493650, 618-985-6428

y age 45, more than half of American women will have experienced an unexpected pregnancy. Dealing with the transition into parenthood can be challenging emotionally, physically and financially. There is help available!

Pregnancy Matters is a 501c3 not for profit organization that provides free and confidential services to those in need. These services include pregnancy testing, prenatal vitamins, ultrasounds, parenting workshops, maternity clothing and baby items.

Offices are conveniently located at 241 S. Lewis Lane in Carbondale, 1200 E. DeYoung St. in Marion, and at Pinckneyville Community Hospital and Union County Hospital.

With your support, more than 1,200 families can be helped each year.

Financial contributions are tax deductible and can be made by going to pregnancymatters.org or by mailing your contribution to P.O. Box 4001 Carbondale IL 62902. New and gently used

baby items can be dropped off at both Carbondale and Marion sites.

If you think you are pregnant and would like to learn more about receiving assistance, please call toll free 888-3038859 or ‘like’ our Facebook page and send us a message!

LittLe egypt Chorus A Barbershop Chorus Dedicated To Singing Excellence

241 S. Lewis Lane, Carbondale IL 62901 1200 E. DeYoung, Marion IL 62959 3rd Floor Pinckeyville Community Hospital Home Health Wing, Union County Hospital

Toll free: 888-303-8859 info@pregnancymatters.org

guests most weLCome Carbondale Community high school (Weekly Rehearsals)

tuesdays 7pm-9pm

For updates on events and services click ‘like’ on our facebook page!

Help make the holidays brighter for those in need…

Make a donation today!

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SHAWNEE HEALTH SERVICE

Where the patient is most important in health care ‌ S hawnee Health Service, a nonprofit organization, offers a network of community health centers providing patient-centered healthcare to families and individuals. Patientcentered is our way of saying that the patient is the most important person in the health care system. Quality of care is a constant focus of Shawnee’s community health centers.

Shawnee’s community health centers offer medical, dental and behavioral health services. You will get diagnosis, treatment and preventive care for the entire family. Our health care teams are located in Carbondale, Murphysboro, Carterville and Marion. Services include family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, nutrition, psychiatry, and behavioral health.

Support services include patient education, case management, care coordination, counseling, advocacy, outreach and referral services. There are services for special populations including youth, older adults, seasonal and migrant farmworkers and those individuals and families impacted by Black Lung disease.

Presently, Shawnee operates 11

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community health centers in Jackson and Williamson counties.

In CY 2013, these centers provided 131,424 patient visits serving 31,189 individuals.

All forms of payment are accepted — private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and self-pay. Through federal funding from the U.S. Public Health Service, Shawnee is able to offer a sliding fee discount to low-income individuals and families.

Through the efforts of trained and certified navigators and enrollment assisters, Shawnee has been able to help many area residents enroll in new coverage made available through the Affordable Care Act. This includes expanded adult Medicaid and private health insurance through the Marketplace. Year Two Open Enrollment began on Nov. 15 and runs through Feb. 15, 2015. Assistance is free and can be obtained by calling any Shawnee Health Center for an appointment or for more information. Those who want coverage by Jan. 1 must be enrolled by Dec 15. Avoid paying a penalty at tax time and get covered today!

Dear Friends & Supporters of John A. Logan College We are so thankful for the many friends and alumni who have contributed to the John A. Logan College Foundation throughout the years. Because of your generosity, the JALC Foundation awards and administers more than 600 scholarships each year, totaling nearly $800,000. Your financial and in-kind contributions, as well as your time and talent, continue to make a special difference as we work together to improve the quality of life for our students, their families, and the communities we serve.

With the consistent growth in enrollment the need for new scholarships is greater than ever before.

John A. Logan College has experienced continuous growth in student enrollment over the past decade.

Increased enrollment means that there is now a greater need for new scholarships to insure that every student has the opportunity to be successful.

While tuition at John A. Logan College is among the lowest in the State of Illinois, the fact remains that over 65% of our students rely on financial assistance to pursue their education. You and your gift can make a difference in their lives.

Your donation to the Annual Giving Campaign will directly support the efforts of the Foundation to provide scholarships. The JALC Foundation can assist you with matching your individual philanthropic goals with the needs of our students. We ask that you support our students and the College by contributing to the Annual Giving Campaign. It’s about more than just charity; it’s about investing in the future of southern Illinois.

Gratefully, Michael Dreith, Ed. D., President JALC and Staci Bynum, Executive Director, JALC Foundation WHAT IS THE ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN? The Annual Giving Campaign is your opportunity to contribute to the Foundation. It is a powerful way to make an immediate impact and change a student’s life forever. Your contributions directly support students in need of financial assistance. If you would like to designate which scholarship your donation supports, we can help you find a scholarship that matches your philanthropic goals. If you do not designate a specific area of support, your gift will go into the Annual Giving Campaign fund. This provides the College with invaluable unrestricted support for furthering the mission of the Foundation.

WHY GIVE? Contributing to the Annual Giving Campaign is the perfect way to acknowledge the College’s value. Your gift demonstrates your appreciation for the many ways the college continues to contribute to students and the impact that has on our community. It is paramount that we maintain the ability to finance those things that take us beyond the

basics of instruction essential to a college. We are, and want to continue to be, a regional destination for learning.

WHY NOW? We need your help now more than ever. As a public institution, JALC can no longer rely primarily on funding from the state and county, along with modest tuition and fees. In order to keep pace with the ever-increasing costs of maintaining the excellence that has characterized the JALC educational experience, we are relying on the generosity of our donors.

JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEGE John A. Logan College is a diverse learning and teaching community committed to improving individual life and society through high-quality, accessible educational programs and engaged learning opportunities. Founded in 1967, John A. Logan College serves a large regional location and has helped give a quality education to over 55,000 graduates. Students can receive degrees or certificates in over 150 areas of expertise.

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Giving Opportunity

Did you know there are creative ways to support the John A. Logan College Foundation?

Ways in which The Foundation, you, and your loved ones, all benefit at the same time?

Such giving techniques are called “planned gifts,” because with thoughtful planning, you create win-win solutions for you and The Foundation.

This brief list will help you think about donating in new ways.

For more information, go to

www.jalc.edu/foundation

700 LOgAN COLLEgE ROAD CARTERvILLE, ILLINOIS 62918 6189852828 EXT 8355

CASH

Cash is the easiest way to give support to the college and provides the maximum deduction. Checks should be made payable to JALC Foundation. The Foundation accepts cash donations using VISA, MasterCard and Discover.

MATCHING GIFTS

A great way for you to increase the benefit of your contribution without any additional cost is for you to ask your company’s personnel or community relations department if your company has a Matching Gift Program.

SECURITIES

Stocks, mutual funds, bonds, and other publiclytraded securities may be transferred as gifts through the Foundation. Gifts of long-term appreciated securities may offer a substantial tax savings. Please contact your accountant or financial advisor for further information.

PLANNED GIFTS

Planned gifts are those gifts which arc made during your lifetime, but the benefits to the JALC Foundation are not realized until a future date.

They represent your ultimate investment in the College’s mission. These gifts may take the form of a bequest in your will, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts and life estate agreements.

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REAL & PERSONAL PROPERTY

The JALC Foundation reviews for acceptance gifts of real or personal property (gifts in kind) that enhance the mission of the College. Gifts in kind may include your personal residence, farm, equipment, artwork, rare books, and other property that have a determinable value. The IRS has established rules for valuing these gifts. Please consult your tax advisor for determining the tax benefits this type of gift may provide.

ENDOWMENT

When you create a named endowment, you are creating a legacy that lives forever. An endowment creates a gift for all time that can honor a loved one, a special mentor, your family or yourself.

The principle balance of an endowment is invested in perpetuity. A portion of the earning is distributed to an expendable fund to be used as designated by the endowment agreement. The remainder is added back into the endowment corpus. Endowed gifts can be designated for specific purposes, such as scholarships, equipment, faculty development or they may be unrestricted.

The minimum required amount to establish an endowment is $25,000, which is payable over a five-year period.

Hope Crider

HERRIN, ILLINOIS - FOUNDATION RECIPIENT

“This is the job I wanted to do.

I knew it was my destiny.”

As a single mother of three and a full-time nurse’s aide, Hope Crider knew a little something about hard work before she decided to go back to school. But the prospect of more challenges didn’t stop her from pursuing her dream of becoming a registered nurse. Long shifts working at the hospital, night classes and being a parent, meant time was at a premium but Hope knew she needed to earn her degree, for herself and her family .“It was a hardship on my kids; I was working 12-hour shifts three days a week and, on top of that, I was taking classes at night,” she said. Early in 2010, Crider realized her dream and took her first shift as a registered nurse. It’s a reality she said would have gone unrealized without help from the John A. Logan Foundation. “There weren’t any other options; I wasn’t in a position to take on a loan,” she said. “Without the foundation, I would still be in nursing school -- but part time.

I’d be working and trying to juggle school and a family. “Having that Foundation scholarship has meant everything to me,” she added.

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A quick reference guide for donating to the John A. Logan College Foundation RESTRICTED FUND ACCOUNTS

Restricted Fund Accounts are administered as the donor advises within the parameters of our operational guidelines. They can be funded through annual contributions or through a one-time, lumpsum gift. A majority of these types of funds are designated for student scholarships; however they can also be used to support other needs.

UNRESTRICTED FUNDS

Unrestricted funds give the Foundation the greatest latitude to apply charitable resources where they are needed most.

BEQUESTS

It just takes a simple designation in your will and will not affect your cash flow during your lifetime.

BUSINESS INTERESTS, CLOSELY-HELD STOCK.

When the time comes to transfer or sell your business, there are tax and practical reasons for including The Foundation.

CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES-IMMEDIATE, DEFERRED OR FLEXIBLE.

You can make a gift and receive guaranteed fixed payments for life.

LIFE INSURANCE

Donate a policy, take a deduction, deduct future premium payments.

RETIREMENT PLAN-LIFETIME GIFT

Retirement funds can be taxed if passed on to heirs, yet are tax-free to charity.

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Stop by one of our First Southern Bank locations today!

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Tree of Life Ceremony

This is a holiday memorial service to remember and honor loved ones.

We provide emotional, spiritual and social support.

Join Us Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1201 N Fair Street - Marion, IL RSVP to Deborah Hogg 618-997-3030

These needs are addressed with patients and families. Hospice of Southern Illinois’ counseling team continues reaching out to families even after their loved one in the program has passed.

www.hospice.org • 618-997-3030

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FIRST SOUTHERN BANK

SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY WITH TIME, TALENT AND MONEY

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irst Southern Bank is a locally owned and operated bank with local people and local decisions. As a community bank, we not only donate monetary support to more than 50 notfor-profit organizations a year, but our directors, officers and employees give back to their communities by donating their time, talent and individual support.

We are proud to support our local school districts, local music and art programs, local athletic departments and local organizations and chapters such as: zz Boys and Girls Club of Carbondale zz CASA of Williamson County zz Bank on Marion and Carbondale zz Chambers of Commerce zz Lighthouse Shelter zz Women for Health and Wellness zz Night Shield zz St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital zz The Women’s Center zz Good Samaritan House zz Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts zz Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson and Perry Counties

zz JALC Foundation zz SIUC Foundation zz Toys for Tots zz Centerstone zz SIH Foundation zz Kiwanis Club zz Lions and Lioness Clubs zz Rotary Club zz Knights of Columbus zz Hospice of Southern Illinois zz St. Francis Care zz Carbondale Park District zz Gum Drops zz American Heart Association zz March of Dimes zz Austin Wade Foundation zz American Cancer Society zz For Kids’ Sake zz S.T.A.R.T zz This Able Veteran zz Hands of Hope Foundation zz The Women’s Center zz Williamson County Shriners zz ELKS zz Folds of Honor Foundation zz Coats for Kids, Inc. zz I CAN READ

zz Williamson County Child Advocacy Center zz Specialized Equine Services zz FFA At First Southern Bank we are proud to offer KASASA CASH and KASASA GIVING checking accounts, allowing you the opportunity to earn a higher rate of interest and receive refunds on ATM fees nationwide, all while paying no monthly service fees. With your KASASA GIVING account, you can receive all the benefits of the KASASA CASH checking account, plus you have the opportunity to give back to organizations.

Thank you to all our customers and shareholders for allowing First Southern Bank to give back to our communities in such a big way, without your commitment, this would not be possible.

If you don’t already bank with us, give us a try, we would love to show you Community Banking at Its Best!

To learn more about First Southern Bank, stop by one of our 13 banking locations today or visit us at www.firstsouthernbank.net.

HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

Grief and the Holidays

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he National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization recently published the following: Grief may be experienced in response to physical losses, such as death, or in response to symbolic or social losses such as divorce or loss of a job. The grief experience can be affected by one’s history and support system. Taking care of yourself and accessing the support of friends and family can help you cope with your grief experience.

There is no right way to grieve. It is an individual process and a natural part of life. Life won’t be the same after a loss,

but experiencing your grief will allow you to adjust to life after loss.

Grief lasts as long as it takes to adjust to the changes in your life after your loss. It can be months, or even years. Grief has no timetable; thoughts, emotions, behaviors and other responses may come and go.

Hospice of Southern Illinois provides bereavement services to families for up to 13 months after the death of a loved one.

Bereavement Counselors offer six-week and monthly grief groups meeting. Also available are Children’s Grief Day Camps and community bereavement programs.

All bereavement services are available to

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anyone residing in the Hospice of Southern Illinois 27-county service area.

The holidays hold memories to be cherished and often can be difficult to get through for many. This is one of the reasons Tree of Life Ceremonies began 14 years ago. Giving families the opportunity to remember their loved ones with others experiencing a similar loss has become a tradition the first Sunday in December

each year at Hospice of Southern Illinois.

We would like to invite you to come celebrate the life of your loved one with us at The 2014 Hospice of Southern Illinois Tree of Life on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Marion Aldersgate Methodist Church. Please, RSVP if you plan to attend by calling 618-997-3030.

For additional information, visit hospice. org, or nhpco.org/CaringConnections.

Santa Is Dashing All The Way Two Events All The Same Day!

BREWER FOUNDATION

Saturday, December 20th Hosted by...The Brewer Family Foundation, Two North Park Ave., Herrin

Beginning with SANTA ~ Noon to 5:00 P.M.

Prance on info the Brewer Foundation for the Holiday Fun • Bring your own camera for FREE Holly Jolly Picture with Santa • Register to Win a Toys R Us $100.00 gift card • Don’t forget to give Santa your Wish List when you visit (Santa will personalize a return letter with the information you provide.)

Helping students achieve their best with scholarships

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ello, Community! A question that we’re often asked is, “What is The Robert N. Brewer Family Foundation about?”

It is not a difficult question to answer. Bob Brewer was a successful businessman from Herrin and a graduate of Herrin Township High School, who formed a foundation to help local high school graduates further their education.

Soon, seniors will be faced with making important decisions like where they will go to college or trade school and how will they pay for it?! All too often, we do not ask enough questions or get enough information to help our students make the necessary decisions to obtain further education.

This is an open invitation to stop by

The Brewer Family Foundation at 2 N. Park Ave. in Herrin and let us answer your questions. To date, more than $5 million has been awarded to 585 deserving students for scholarships to the college or trade school of their choice. Applications will be distributed at Marion and Herrin High Schools in early January to graduating students who maintain a C or better average. The program currently pays $4,300.00 per year and is renewable for up to four years as long as the student maintains a C average and attends college or trade school full time.

Don’t miss this opportunity to familiarize yourself with The Robert N. Brewer Family Foundation and join us in informing and assisting our students. Stop by!

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

at the Herrin Civic Center Doors Open 6:00 P.M. Concert starts 7:00

Tickets $10 Then, BLEND performs

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A Doo Wop Christmas Tickets available @ The Brewer Foundation, 2 North Park Avenue, Herrin and the Herrin Civic Center or by calling Marie at 618/988-1234 Concert benefits: The Robert N. Brewer Family Foundation Scholarship Program Special Section Sunday, November 30, 2014 Page 3

As you travel through Southern Illinois, you see the spirit of the holidays everywhere;

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Celebrating 10 years of commitment

It is truly a magical time. ‌I ‌W hat you might not see is the wide range of important services provided – behind the scenes – to children, families and individuals from all walks of life who are struggling to make ends meet, or even simply survive.

We are blessed to live in an area that cares about and is committed to providing essential services to communities.

Our local non-profits, which are steadfast in their missions, are making a difference in the lives they serve. Inside the pages of Community of Giving, you will see many of them featured, as well as the efforts of other organizations and businesses in the region. It’s a great time to discover how they significantly enhance the quality of life throughout Southern Illinois.

We hope you enjoy reading this section and find inspiration in the good deeds accomplished every day, all year. Consider taking time out of this busy holiday season to meet some of the terrific people at nearby organizations and discover rewarding

opportunities that exist for volunteers of all ages. The residents of this region have an enormous capacity for generosity and compassion for those less fortunate.

The Southern Illinoisan is proud to be a part of this giving community. We wish all of you the happiest of holidays and our best wishes for a healthy and prosperous new year.

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n 2004, Southern Illinoisans made a commitment to provide a brighter future for many local children — one that is having a positive impact on the whole community.

In October 2014, the Boys & Girls Club of Carbondale celebrated its 10th anniversary of service to children and their families. The BGCC is dedicated to helping “children who need us most.”

As part of the national Boys & Girls Clubs of America movement, BGCC is part of America’s oldest, largest, and fastest-growing organization serving young people from disadvantaged circumstances. Today, more than 4,000 Clubs reach some 4.8 million children and teens. Membership fees are low to enable any child to belong.

The presence of the Boys & Girls Club of Carbondale signifies a positive concern for the development and well-being of our young people. Last year, 572 children ages 6-18 became BGCC members. More than 85 attend the Club after school every day and

in summer.

Recent daily activities with Carbondale High School’s Rebound Program helped more than 200 teens enhance their academic and job-readiness skills.

Club membership has grown nearly 20 percent since 2012, and average daily attendance has increase by 15 percent in the last year alone.

At BGCC, Club members receive daily attention from mentors, tutors and role models. The Club builds character through leadership training and behavioral guidance. Most importantly, BGCC shows youngsters that people care and want them to have a chance to succeed in life.

In a small community, all of our futures are closely connected. Your gift can change a life. To support the work of the Boys & Girls Club of Carbondale visit www.bgc-cdale.org or send mail to BGCC; P.O. Box 3092; Carbondale, IL 62902. Thank you for helping provide a decade of important services to young people.

Our MissiOn:

To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

‌Boys & Girls Club of Carbondale ........................................................................................... 2 Brehm Preparatory School...................................................................................................12 Brewer Foundation................................................................................................................. 3 Centerstone...........................................................................................................................13 Childers Orthodontics......................................................................................................18-19 First Southern Bank............................................................................................................4-5 Hospice of Southern Illinois................................................................................................4-5 John A. Logan College.........................................................................................................6-7 Little Egypt Barbershop Chorus............................................................................................ 9 Pregnancy Matters................................................................................................................. 9 Rotary Club of the Carterville Area.......................................................................................13 Shawnee Health Services and Development Corporation.................................................... 8 SIU Foundation.................................................................................................................18-19 SIU Credit Union...................................................................................................................20 Southern Illinois Healthcare............................................................................................10-11 United Way of Southern Illinois........................................................................................14-17 Williamson County Child Advocacy Center.........................................................................20 Page 2 Sunday, November 30, 2014 Special Section

PO Box 3092 Carbondale, IL 62902 618-457-8877 • www.bgc.cdale.org

SIU CREDIT UNION

‘People helping people’

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s a local, member-owned, notfor-profit financial cooperative with more than 34,000 members, SIU Credit Union (SIUCU) is guided by the credit union principle of “people helping people.” Unlike many financial institutions, Credit Unions are not in business to make a profit. Instead, they are committed to their communities, offering financial services to underserved populations, engaging youth in financial education, supporting charitable activities and returning profits to their members.

Now in their 76th year of business, SIUCU serves nearly all of Southern Illinois with six branch locations, including Carbondale, Marion, Energy, Harrisburg and Metropolis. Membership is open to anyone who lives or works in the Illinois counties of Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Perry, Marion, Randolph, Saline, Massac, Union or Williamson.

Their tagline, “We’re working for you” is true, not only for the financial services they provide to their members, but also in how they interact with the communities they serve. Learn more about becoming a member or how SIU Credit Union can assist in your local community by visiting www.siucu.org.

Williamson County Child Advocacy Center

There are many ways that you can make a difference to the children in our community whether it is by volunteering your time and expertise at one of our events or through your generous donation. Your donation helps to ensure that abused children have a safe place to come to tell their story. Your donation helps to provide counseling for children and families who are dealing with the traumas of abuse and helps to provide transportation to court hearings and medical exams. But, most importantly, your support helps to ensure that each child has an advocate who will stand by their side and fight for justice.

Williamson County Child Advocacy Center provides support services to children under 18 and their non-offending family members when there has been an allegation of child sexual or severe physical abuse. Each child is assigned a child advocate who works one on one with the child and family as a support person from the point of outcry until there is resolution in the case. Our facility in Herrin provides a safe, homelike atmosphere for children to come to receive a forensic interview. Child advocates assist with the coordination of the forensic medical exam, counseling referrals, and provide support throughout the criminal court process. CAC promotes a team approach to reduce the trauma to the children and families during the investigation and prosecution of crime against the child. Statistics show that a report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds; 1 in 3 girls and 1 and 7 boys will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. And, in our 22 years of service, the Child Advocacy Center has helped almost 3,500 families affected by abuse in Williamson and Franklin counties.

Our agency is funded in part with state and federal dollars, local monies including United Way, and through private foundations, donations and fundraising efforts. Each year, CAC hosts the Santa’s Gift House in which donated items are displayed in a “store,” which will be set up in Illinois Star Center Mall on Saturday, December 6 from 9 am to 3 pm. Children between the ages of 4 and 12 are allowed to shop for Christmas gifts for immediate family members in their household. Last year, y 400 children participated. CAC also hosts the annual Southern Illinois Kids got Talent event each Fall in which a group of dynamite teens put on a talent contest for CAC. T

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