Contact Us
- Phone:
(309) 713-1700 - Email:
- Address:
401 Cimmeron Dr.
East Peoria, IL 61611
Service Times
- Sunday: 9:00am & 11:00am
- We are excited to be reaching out as the hands and feet of Jesus with around 850 spots available across 33 sites. -
NON FAMILY-FRIENDLY OPPORTUNITIES
CAMP BIG SKY (CAPACITY: 30)
What is it?
Camp Big Sky provides opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to access, discover, learn and enjoy the great outdoors free of charge.
What will I be doing?
Outdoor work, mulching, painting, cut and stack firewood, seal decks and docks
FAMILY-FRIENDLY OPPORTUNITIES
CAMP TIMBERPOINTE (CAPACITY: 75)
What is it?
Owned and operated by Easterseals Central Illinois, Timber Pointe Outdoor Center is the premier resource in the state of Illinois for providing specialized outdoor recreational, experiential and family programs for individuals with disabilities and illnesses in a fun, safe and accessible environment. https://www.timberpointeoutdoorcenter.com
What will I be doing?
- Spreading mulch, trail clean-up
- Arts and crafts prep (lots of cutting)
- Painting
What do I need to bring?
- Work gloves
- Safety glasses (if desired)
- Leaf rakes/steel garden rakes
- Wheelbarrow if available
- Pressure washer (optional, but helpful)
CHILDREN'S HOME // SCOTT'S PRAIRIE FARM (CAPACITY: 25)
What is it?
The Children’s Home Association of Illinois provides community support services to at-risk youth, the people who love and care for them, and the people who no longer can.
Scott’s Prairie is a 70-acre farm that offers educational, recreational, and therapeutic experiences for the youth we serve.
What will I be doing?
- Working in greenhouse, tomato cages
- Planning flower beds, vegetables and herbs
- Weeding
- Other outdoor work
What do I need to bring?
- Clothes that can get dirty
- Gloves
SIGN UP FOR CHILDREN'S HOME // SCOTT'S PRAIRIE FARM
CHRISTIAN CENTER (CAPACITY: 15)
What is it?
The Christian Center proclaims the life-changing message of Jesus Christ in a safe environment to people of all ages. They encourage spiritual growth and character development through quality athletic programs, recreation, and activities.
What do I need to bring?
- Clothes that can get dirty
- Landscaping tools
east peoria clean sweep (CAPACITY: 100)
What is it?
East Peoria Clean Sweep is where we spend the morning caring for our local neighborhoods, demonstrating good stewardship while enhancing the character of our community. https://www.cityofeastpeoria.com/330/East-Peorias-Clean-Sweep
What will I be doing?
You will be sprucing up the city of East Peoria by picking up trash and debris!
What do I need to bring?
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Please bring clothes you don't mind getting dirty, work gloves, and good walking shoes.
SIGN UP FOR east peoria clean sweep
FAMILY HOUSE PEORIA (CAPACITY: 15)
What is it?
Family House provides affordable, home-like accommodations for families of patients or individuals receiving health care services in the Peoria area. We offer compassionate service that leads to a comforting guest experience. Family House is a place to call home.
What will I be doing?
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Spring cleaning indoors
- Trash/debris pick-up outside
What do I need to bring?
- Rakes
- Glove
- Tree limb trimming tools
SIGN UP FOR FAMILY HOUSE PEORIA
GREAT OAKS (CAPACITY: 40)
What is it?
Great Oaks is a Christian camp and retreat center in central Illinois. They fully fund low-income youths to attend summer camp, and they also host groups throughout the year. Summit Point has attended Great Oaks for both Fuel Summer Camp and Ignite Summer Camp.
What will I be doing?
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Trail clearing
- Pond prep
- Tree/branch removal
What do I need to bring?
- Outdoor work gloves
- Brush/branch trimmers if you have them
- Chainsaws
- Steel garden rakes
- Shovels
- Wheelbarrows
LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMY (CAPACITY: 10)
What is it?
Light House Academy is committed to providing a solid education in a wholesome environment. We welcome the opportunity to share our story with you: https://vimeo.com/316643683
What will I be doing?
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Trimming bushes and grasses
- Weeding
- Staining picnic tables
- Cleaning indoors
What do I need to bring?
- Brush trimming equipment
- Garden gloves
- Wheelbarrow
- Rakes
- Shovels
SIGN UP FOR LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMY
PEORIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL // MAIN CAMPUS (CAPACITY: 20)
What is it?
With over 620 students, engaging academics and multiple co-curricular activities, Peoria Christian School continues to produce academically skilled students, equipped with a biblical worldview, who will change the world. Our students enjoy challenging subjects, caring teachers, comfortable facilities and supportive Christian values. https://www.peoriachristian.org
What will I be doing?
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Landscape clean-up
What do I need to bring?
- Work gloves
- Rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows if possible
SIGN UP FOR PEORIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL // MAIN CAMPUS
PEORIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL // MIDDLE SCHOOL (CAPACITY: 15)
What is it?
With over 620 students, engaging academics and multiple co-curricular activities, Peoria Christian School continues to produce academically skilled students, equipped with a biblical worldview, who will change the world. Our students enjoy challenging subjects, caring teachers, comfortable facilities and supportive Christian values. https://www.peoriachristian.org
What will I be doing?
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Landscape clean-up
What do I need to bring?
- Work gloves
- Rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows if possible
SIGN UP FOR PEORIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL // MIDDLE SCHOOL
SOUTH SIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (CAPACITY: 20)
What is it?
South Side Christian Academy is a private Christian school on the south side of Peoria. They are passionate about bringing the hope of Jesus to their students through Gospel-centered education. Receiving all funding through donations, they are able to provide their students with free Christian education.
What will I be doing?
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Clean both school buses
- Mulching
- Cutting down trees
What do I need to bring?
- Chainsaws (if possible)
- Steel rakes
- Scoop shovels
- Wheelbarrows (2)
SIGN UP FOR SOUTH SIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
SUMMIT POINT CHURCH (CAPACITY: 40)
What will I be doing?
- Indoor: Wiping down tables and chairs, cleaning Worship Center seats
- Outdoor: gathering debris
SIGN UP FOR SUMMIT POINT CHURCH
teen challenge (CAPACITY: 6)
What is it?
"Teen Challenge USA works on a Christ-centered model of drug and alcohol recovery. This means that we are concerned with the body, mind, and spirit of those who come to our addiction recovery centers. We endeavor to help people become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well, and spiritually alive." https://teenchallengeusa.org/about/
What will I be doing?
- Removing carpet at new Morton location
SIGN UP FOR Teen challenge thrift store
WILDLIFE PRAIRIE PARK (CAPACITY: 100)
What is it?
Located just outside of Peoria, IL, this 1800-acre zoological park is home to 60 different species and over 150 animals that are or were all native to the area. https://wildlifeprairiepark.org
What will I be doing?
- Outdoor work
What do I need to bring?
- Gloves
- Water
- Rakes
SIGN UP FOR WILDLIFE PRAIRE PARK
FILLED SITES
ALMOST HOME KIDS
CAMP OF CHAMPIONS
CAMP KEARNEY
CHRISTIAN LIFE ACADEMY
FON DU LAC PARK DISTRICT
GOOD THRIFTS
GREEN LEAF SENIOR LIVING
HEAD START
MIDWEST FOOD BANK MORTON
MIDWEST FOOD BANK PEORIA
MY SISTER'S HOUSE
PATHWAY MINISTRIES
SOUTH SIDE MISSION // MISSION MART
SOUTH SIDE MISSION // PEORIA THRIFT STORE
VARIOUS IMPACT GROUP PROJECTS
WOMEN'S CARE CENTER