East Central Il Community Action Agency
East Central Il Community Action Agency
Want to make a donation using Daffy?
Lower your income taxes with a charitable deduction this year when you donate to this non-profit via Daffy.
Do you work for East Central Il Community Action Agency? Learn more here.
About this organization
Mission
TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME ADULTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN MEETING THEIR NEEDS FOR BETTER HEALTH, EDUCATION, SOCIAL SERVICES, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND HUMAN RELATIONS.
About
CHILD CARE/EDUCATION:OUR HEAD START BIRTH TO FIVE SERVICES PROMOTE SCHOOL READINESS IN INFANTS, TODDLERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN BY PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICE THAT FOCUSES ON "WHOLE-CHILD" DEVELOPMENT FROM THE PRENATAL STAGES TO THE AGE OF 5 YEARS. HEAD START CHILDREN RECEIVE A VARIETY OF LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT FOSTER INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS. PREGNANT MOTHERS, INFANTS, TODDLERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 5 YEARS GAIN ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES. PARENTS ARE ENGAGED AND MENTORED TO PROMOTE HEALTHY, LIFELONG LEARNING AND WELL-BEING LIFESTYLES. FAMILIES RECEIVE SUPPORT SERVICES THAT HELP CREATE SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR CHILDREN. HEAD START MAINTAINED 100% ENROLLMENT OF 417 WITH AN AVERAGE-COMBINED MONTHLY ATTENDANCE RATE OF 83%.OUR HEAD START BIRTH TO FIVE PROGRAM SERVED 417 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES: 6 PREGNANT MOTHERS, 70 BIRTH TO 36 MONTHS AND 347 AGES 3 TO 5 YEARS. CHILDREN CAME FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS. HEAD START SERVES CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES. THROUGH COLLABORATIONS WITH THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, EASTER SEALS, PARENTS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY SUPPORT SYSTEMS, 11 IFSP'S (INDIVIDUAL FAMILY SERVICE PLAN) WERE DEVELOPED AND 59 IEP'S (INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLANS) WERE DEVELOPED. THE IEP AND IFSP PLANS CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS, LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, AND RELATED SERVICES PERSONNEL TO WORK TOGETHER TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “The mission of east central illinois community action agency, inc. is to provide information, training, education, and other services that engage and empower families and communities to become self-sufficient.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “To assist low-income adults, children and families in meeting their needs for better health, education, social services, economic opportunities and human relations.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is IL.
- The address of the non-profit for 2019 according to the filing is 56 N VERMILION STREET, DANVILLE, IL, 61832.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2019 reports a total of 134 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$143,310.
- The organization has 20 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1965.
- The organization pays $3,383,792 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
Additional Non-Profits in the area
By donating on this page you are making an irrevocable contribution to Daffy Charitable Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity, and a subsequent donation recommendation to the charity listed above, subject to our Member Agreement. Contributions are generally eligible for a charitable tax-deduction and a yearly consolidated receipt will be provided by Daffy. Processing fees may be applied and will reduce the value available to send to the end charity. The recipient organizations have not provided permission for this listing and have not reviewed the content.
Donations to organizations are distributed as soon as the donation is approved and the funds are available. In the rare event that Daffy is unable to fulfill the donation request to this charity, you will be notified and given the opportunity to choose another charity. This may occur if the charity is unresponsive or if the charity is no longer in good standing with regulatory authorities.