Well, sir, my name is Patch Adams. I’m a clown who became a doctor because I wanted a love job for me. My life changed forever at a public park, at a public drinking fountain that said: “Whites Only.” I realized that my country was fake, that religion was fake, and that someone would walk…
Genevieve Kirk, Executive Director, Champaign Center Partnership
Champaign Center Partnership is a local business association, 501 C6 member based organization with a 140 small business in downtown, Midtown and Campus town districts. It’s mission is to foster a vibrant, inviting and active Champaign core community. We support local business by providing marketing, promotion and education. We also organize events like the Parade…
Lola Lewis
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network is a not-for-profit organ procurement organization that coordinates organ and tissue donation and provides public education on donation in Illinois and northwest Indiana. As one of 58 OPOs that make up the nation’s donation system, we work with 180 hospitals and serve 12 million people in our…
Lisa Sheltra, Outreach Coordinator with Salt and Light Ministries
Salt & Light strives to EMPOWER individuals towards lasting change by AFFIRMING their DIGNITY. One-way giving models unconsciously communicate the person has nothing of value to contribute to the “transaction.” We create opportunities for individuals to utilize their talents in productive and meaningful ways. This reinforces their competence and confidence to acquire resources while gaining…