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SUMMARY:Sharin' of the Green St. Patrick's Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:This is a rain or shine event-there is no alternate date. \n\n\n\nSharin’ of the Green Parade is an opportunity for our community to come together celebrate\, “share the green” by donating to Brightpoint’s Central Region Home Visiting. \n\n\n\nBrightpoint has been a resource for families of McLean County and the surrounding area for over 130 years. The agency offers a comprehensive array of services and programs\, annually serving the needs of more than 3\,000 children and families in McLean County and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nParade Route\n\n\n\nThe parade route starts at the corner of School St and North St. (The Alamo) and moves east down North St. through Uptown Circle to Linden St. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nOnline registration for this event is now closed. You may register on site at the event tomorrow between 12-12:50pm. \n\n\n\nParticipant Waiver: \n\n\n\nEach participant must agree and sign the waiver!  \n\n\n\nAs a driver/participant in this parade\, we ask you to follow these rules for the safety of yourself and others: \n\n\n\n\nPlease do not throw candy due to the danger of children in traffic.\n\n\n\nCandy is to handed out to the children as to keep them out of the street.\n\n\n\nPlease avoid gaps in the parade order – stay close.\n\n\n\nLarge vehicles must have escorts on both sides.\n\n\n\nPlease use extreme caution at the circle.\n\n\n\nDo not unload until you have arrived at the parking lot disignated for unloading.\n\n\n\nIf you have animals in your entry- YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEAN UP.\n\n\n\nHave you paid your entry fee and signed your waiver? If not\, see Brightpoint staff in the check in area.\n\n\n\n\nDonate\n\n\n\nDonate using this link! \n\n\n\nVolunteer\n\n\n\nVolunteers will sell t-shirts\, line up participants\, carry the flag\, collect donations\, throw candy\, assist with crowd control\, or other tasks as needed. \n\n\n\nSign up here! Fill out the volunteer waiver here. \n\n\n\nQuestions\n\n\n\nFor questions\, contact Laura Cordero at lcordero@brightpoint.org. \n\n\n\nLocation
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LOCATION:Uptown Normal\, Normal Uptown Circle\, Normal\, IL\, 61761\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T180000
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SUMMARY:Stuff the Bus Rockford - 2025
DESCRIPTION:During Stuff the Bus\, we invite the community to help us stuff a Rockford Mass Transit District (RMTD) bus with anything and everything you might need to care for littles –diapers (sizes 4 and up)\, pull ups\, wipes\, formula\, snacks\, clothing (NB-Youth S)\, cleaning supplies\, you name it!  \n\n\n\nDates and Location:\n\n\n\nApril 10th: 10am-6pm at Sam’s Club (7151 Walton St\, Rockford\, IL 61108) \n\n\n\nApril 11th: 10am-6pm at Sam’s Club (7151 Walton St\, Rockford\, IL 61108) \n\n\n\nApril 12th: 10am-6pm at Sam’s Club (7151 Walton St\, Rockford\, IL 61108) \n\n\n\nVolunteer\n\n\n\nSign up to volunteer during our Stuff the Bus event. \n\n\n\nDonate\n\n\n\nWe are accepting cash donations\, diapers in all sizes\, gift cards\, games\, toys\, batteries\, baby food\, juice\, bottles\, sippy cups\, child-friendly soaps and lotions\, laundry detergent\, fabric softener\, pacifiers and teething rings. \n\n\n\nSponsor Stuff the Bus\n\n\n\nInterested in becoming a sponsor? Fill out this form! \n\n\n\nThank you to our partners!
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LOCATION:Sam’s Club\, 7151 Walton St.\, Rockford\, IL\, 61108
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T080000
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SUMMARY:Kids & Cops Doughnut Run – 5K/1 Mile Fun Run
DESCRIPTION:Wilson Park2900 Benton St\, Granite City\, IL 62040 \n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of events: \n\n\n\n8:00 am – Check-in & Kids Activities  \n\n\n\n9:15 am –  Race Intro  \n\n\n\n9:30 am – 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Kickoff  \n\n\n\n\n\nPricing: \n\n\n\n$30 – 19 and older  \n\n\n\n$10 – 6–18 yrs.  \n\n\n\nFree – 5 and under  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nRegister for the run now! View the event flyer. \n\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\n\nSponsor this event by using this link\, or filling out this packet. \n\n\n\nDonate\n\n\n\nDonate now! \n\n\n\nVolunteer & Questions\n\n\n\nIf you would like to volunteer\, or have questions about this event\, please reach out to Kacy Schlitz at kschlitz@brightpoint.org
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SUMMARY:Taking Steps to End Child Abuse Color Run
DESCRIPTION:Fairview Park949 N Main St\, Normal\, IL 61761-1501 \n\n\n\nWhy we run/walk\n\n\n\nThe annual race is in memory of young Duncan and Jack Leichtenberg of LeRoy\, victims of domestic violence. \n\n\n\nPlease join us on Saturday\, April 26th for our run/walk to help change lives. All proceeds from the race go to the Family Visitation Center \n\n\n\nThe only one of its kind in the McLean County region. The center provides a safe\, neutral child friendly environment for supervised visitation and exchanges for families where there is an active order of protection in place. \n\n\n\nRace Details\n\n\n\nFairview Park in Normal\, IL \n\n\n\n9:30am – Check-in/Registration \n\n\n\n10am – Bubble release \n\n\n\n10:15am – 1 Mile walk begins \n\n\n\n10:30am – 5K run begins \n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\n$40 per participant 13yrs and up \n\n\n\n$10 per participant 6-12yrs \n\n\n\n$90 family of 4 \n\n\n\nFree for 5 and under \n\n\n\nStrollers and dogs are welcome. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nAll participants must register \n\n\n\nOnline registration closes Thursday\, April 24th at 5pm. On-Site registration at the event will be available. \n\n\n\nYou can register here. \n\n\n\nDonation\n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation. You can donate here. \n\n\n\nVolunteer\n\n\n\nSign up here to be a volunteer for this event! \n\n\n\nThank you to our generous sponsors!\n\n\n\nBecome a sponsor for this event. Fill out this form\, and submit payment here.
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SUMMARY:The Hinsdale Auxiliary's 70th Annual Derby Day Party
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to watch the Kentucky Derby live on the bigscreen. Enjoy cocktails followed by dinner and dancing.Your participation benefits Brightpoint’s five program areas:Early Childhood Care & Education\, Child Welfare\, ParentSupport\, Mental Health & Wellness and Youth Services. \n\n\n\nVisit the event website for more information and to register!
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LOCATION:Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge\, 1200 Burr Ridge Parkway\, Burr Ridge\, IL\, 60527\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T060000
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SUMMARY:Thrive 2025 Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:DoubleTree by Hilton10 Brickyard Dr.Bloomington\, IL 61701 \n\n\n\nReception6:00 a.m. to 6:50 a.m. \n\n\n\nBreakfast and Program7:00 a.m. to 8 a.m. \n\n\n\nJoin the Central Region Advisory Board of Brightpoint in celebration of those who are working to improve the lives of Illinois’ children\, youth and families. \n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, May 28th\, Brightpoint’s Central Region will be hosting the complementary breakfast.  Our goal is to bring together our community’s most influential businesses\, community leaders\, and corporate partners. Together we will celebrate the success that is achieved when our generous community supports Brightpoint’s mission. \n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities\n\n\n\nSponsorship opportunities are available. Please view our sponsor packet for more information. \n\n\n\nSponsor Registration \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nPlease fill out this registration form. \n\n\n\nContact Information\n\n\n\nTo learn more about the event\, please contact Laura Cordero at 309-834-5294 or lcordero@brightpoint.org \n\n\n\nThank you to our current sponsors! \n\n\n\nSilver Sponsors- \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBronze Sponsors- \n\n\n\nCrabtree Financial \n\n\n\nDeb Connor\, Coldwell Banker REG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T120000
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SUMMARY:Breaking Barriers 2025
DESCRIPTION:Breaking Barriers will take place on Wednesday\, June 11th from 11-1:30pm at University Club of Chicago. Enjoy a plated lunch while hearing stories from each of our four regions across the state: Northern\, Metro\, Central\, and Southern. We will also be celebrating ITW as our Corporate Partner of the Year\, and the event will be emceed by Natalie Y. Moore\, Journalist and Senior Lecturer at Northwestern University. \n\n\n\nSchedule of Events11:00AM-12:00PM      Registration & Networking12:00PM-1:30PM        Lunch & Program \n\n\n\nUniversity Club Dress Code:  Club Smart (see details here) \n\n\n\nReserve Your Event Tickets \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Maria Taylor at mtaylor@brightpoint.org.
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LOCATION:University Club of Chicago\, 76 E. Monroe St\, Chicago\, 60603
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T170000
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SUMMARY:Dinks\, Drinks and Donate 2025
DESCRIPTION:Dinks\, Drinks\, and Donate is a fun social pickleball event\, not a tournament. It will be open play format with foursomes rotating onto one of the 14 pickleball courts as they become available. Registration fee includes swag\, food\, and beverages. \n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\nRegister as an individual player or Sponsor (pay with credit card).  \n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\nDownload our sponsor opportunities (or to pay by check).  \n\n\n\nOpportunities \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nFor sponsorship and event inquiries\, contact Laura Cordero at lcordero@brightpoint.org. \n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\nEvergreen Racquet Club  \n\n\n\n3203 E. Washington St.Bloomington\, IL 61704
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T203000
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SUMMARY:2025 Brightpoint Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring evening as we shine a light on our child welfare programs that change lives every day. Your presence will help us continue our vital work—preventing children from entering foster care by providing families with the support they need\, and reuniting families whenever possible. Together\, we can build stronger families\, safer homes\, and brighter futures for children in our community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW THIS YEAR: DUELING PIANOS \n\n\n\nExciting news—this year’s Benefit will feature dueling pianos! You can expect a lively evening of music\, fun and laughs as we raise funds for a great cause. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\nVisit the event website to find out about sponsorship opportunities and to buy tickets. For questions\, contact Maria Taylor at mtaylor@brightpoint.org.
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LOCATION:Venue West\, 221 N Paulina Street\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60612\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T190000
DTSTAMP:20251121T021329
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SUMMARY:22nd Annual Lost Dunes Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:There are approximately 20\,000 children in foster care in Illinois. \n\n\n\nMore than 74% of children enter the child welfare system due to neglect caused by factors like poverty\, mental health issues and substance abuse. By addressing the root issues that cause families to become unstable in the first place\, we can prevent the trauma that occurs when children are removed from the only family and home they know and placed into foster care. We help parents and caregivers to recognize their strengths\, normalize their challenges\, and learn new skills that promote the safety and well-being of everyone. \n\n\n\nBrightpoint’s 22nd Annual Lost Dunes Golf Outing in Bridgman\, Michigan will raise funds to help prevent the need for foster care and strengthen families so children can thrive! \n\n\n\nAbout\n\n\n\nLost Dunes Golf Club | Bridgman\, MILocated at the southeastern tip of Lake Michigan in Bridgman\, MI\, Lost Dunes Golf Club is just a 90-minutedrive from Chicago. The 6\,900-yard\, par-71 course is built in the contours of a reclaimed sand quarry engulfed by 60-foot dunes. \n\n\n\nSchedule of Events*EASTERN STANDARD TIME* \n\n\n\nCheck-in & Lunch | 11:30am ESTShot Gun Start | 1:00pm ESTCocktails & Dinner Program | 6:00pm EST \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nIndividual Golfer registrations are $1500 and a variety of sponsorship levels (which include foursomes) are available. Click here for registration. \n\n\n\nDonations\n\n\n\nCan’t attend but would still like to give a gift? \n\n\n\nDonate here. \n\n\n\nQuestions\n\n\n\nFor sponsorship and event inquiries\, contact Maria Taylor at mtaylor@brightpoint.org.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T120000
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SUMMARY:Help for the Holidays 2025
DESCRIPTION:Brightpoint’s Southern Region is looking for participants to help with their annual Help for the Holidays program. This program will benefit families in need within the Southern Region. \n\n\n\nThe Help for the Holidays campaign has been supporting families during the holiday season by providing much-needed assistance and fulfilling “wish list” items. Last year\, this program helped more than 800 individuals enjoy a brighter and more joyful holiday. \n\n\n\nHow You Can Help\n\n\n\nShop for a Family \n\n\n\nYou would be provided with a list of items for a family to shop for. You’ll purchase new items and deliver them to a centralized Brightpoint location. From there a caseworker will deliver these heartfelt gifts to your matched Brightpoint family. \n\n\n\nEmail Kacy Schlitz at Kschlitz@brightpoint.org to be matched with a family. \n\n\n\nDonate Most Needed Items \n\n\n\nWe have some items that of great value to families that we can always use: \n\n\n\nGift cards for gas\, or any store cards we can use to help shop for unsponsored families. \n\n\n\nDiapers and wipes. \n\n\n\nProvide a Monetary Donation \n\n\n\nYou can donate online\, stop by our office or mail in a donation- Attn: Kacy Schlitz 2133 Johnson Rd. Granite City\, IL 62040. \n\n\n\nDonate now! (Click on Your gift will support – and choose- Help for the Holidays- Southern Region from the drop-down menu) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions\n\n\n\nTo support a family\, make a monetary donation\, or volunteer please contact Kacy Schlitz\, Development Specialist\, at kschlitz@brightpoint.org.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T120000
DTSTAMP:20251121T021329
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SUMMARY:Brighten a Family 2025
DESCRIPTION:Brightpoint in Bloomington\, Illinois is looking for participants to help with their annual holiday program. This program will benefit families in need within Brightpoint’s Central Region. \n\n\n\nFor over 45 years\, the Brighten A Family program has been providing families with assistance during the holiday season. It is a comprehensive program as it provides families with their personal clothing needs as well as a “wish list” item or two. Last year this program helped over 800 people enjoy the holidays. \n\n\n\nHow You Can Help\n\n\n\nShop for a Family \n\n\n\nYou would be provided with a list of items for a family to shop for. You’ll purchase new items and deliver them unwrapped to our wrapping center-location to sent with confirmation email. \n\n\n\nEmail Laura Cordero lcordero@brightpoint.org to be matched with a family. \n\n\n\nDonate Most Needed Items \n\n\n\nWe have some items that of great value to families that we can always use: \n\n\n\nGift cards for gas\, or any store cards we can use to help shop for unsponsored families. \n\n\n\nDiapers and wipes \n\n\n\nProvide a Monetary Donation \n\n\n\nFunds raised for the program are combined to provide for families who have not been sponsored. Any excess funds at the end of the season are used throughout the year to help families when there is no other source of funding to help with basic needs. You can donate online\, stop by our office or mail in a donation-403 S. State St. Bloomington\, IL \n\n\n\nDonate Now! \n\n\n\nWrapping Center\n\n\n\nDonors are notified of the location of the wrapping center in their email confirmation of matching with a family. \n\n\n\nThe wrapping center is open November 3-December 10. The hours are Monday\, Tuesday\, Thursday\, Friday\, 8:30 am-5:30 pm. Wednesdays 1:00-5:30 pm. \n\n\n\nThe wrapping center will be closed on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day\, and November 26-28 for Thanksgiving. \n\n\n\nQuestions\n\n\n\nTo support a family\, make a monetary contribution or to volunteer\, please contact Laura Cordero\, Manager of Development\, lcordero@brightpoint.org.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T235959
DTSTAMP:20251121T021329
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SUMMARY:Bloomington-Normal Stuff the Bus 2025
DESCRIPTION:About Stuff the Bus\n\n\n\nJoin us for our 23rd annual Stuff the Bus event in Bloomington-Normal! \n\n\n\nPresented by Paul Davis Restoration and Heartland Bank & Trust Company\, in partnership with Connect Transit\, Amalgamated Transit Union\, and Radio Bloomington we are readying the 23rd Annual “Stuff the Bus” for the holidays. Help the Bloomington Crisis Nursery make a difference in the lives of local children in crisis. \n\n\n\nConnect Transit will park a bus at various locations throughout Bloomington-Normal and challenge the community to “stuff the bus” full of items for the Crisis Nursery. \n\n\n\nDates & Locations\n\n\n\n10am-8pm daily \n\n\n\n\n\nDate:Monday\, December 1Tuesday\, December 2Wednesday\, December 3Thursday\, December 4Friday\, December 5Saturday\, December 6Saturday\, December 6 (10am-6pm) \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation(s):Walmart: 300 Greenbriar Dr. – NormalWalmart: 2225 W. Market St. – BloomingtonKroger: 1550 E College Ave. – NormalKroger: 1550 E College Ave. – NormalWalmart: 2225 W. Market St. – BloomingtonWalmart: 300 Greenbriar Dr. – NormalSam’s Club: 2151 Shepard Rd. – Normal \n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Kick-off Dates\n\n\n\n\n\nDonny B’s Gourmet Popcorn and More1220 Towanda Ave. Bloomington\, IL 61701 \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 5:00pmFriday\, November 21st \n\n\n\n\n\nKeg Grove Brewing Company712 E. Empire St. Bloomington\, IL 61701 \n\n\n\n 4:00pm – 7:00pmWednesday\, November 26th \n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer\n\n\n\nVolunteers will greet and thank shoppers and hand out flyers. Five volunteers are needed for each two-hour time slot. \n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Signup Form \n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Waiver \n\n\n\n\n\nDonate\n\n\n\nDonate DollarsYour monetary donation will allow us to purchase items needed for the Crisis Nursery on your behalf. \n\n\n\nDonate now! \n\n\n\nWant to help but can’t get out to the store?Shop online and have items delivered right to the Crisis Nursery. \n\n\n\nAmazon wish list \n\n\n\n Shipping Address: \n\n\n\n403 S. State St. Bloomington\, IL 61701 ATTN: Crisis Nursery \n\n\n\nAdditional Drop-Off OptionsIf you are unable to make it to a Stuff the Bus location during operating hours\, donations will be accepted at Connect Transit (351 Wylie Dr.\, Normal\, IL). \n\n\n\nMost Needed Items\n\n\n\nGentlease Baby FormulaDiapers & Pull-ups (sizes 4\, 5\, and 6)Baby WipesClothing & Socks (boy/girl\, newborn-6T)Underwear (boy/girl\, sizes 3T-5T)Gift Cards \n\n\n\nQuestions\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or would like to learn more about Stuff the Bus\, please contact (309) 827-0374. \n\n\n\nThank you to our Partners!\n\n\n\nCo-Hosts \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPremier Sponsors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSilver Sponsors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporting Sponsors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Thank You
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