MCLP Community Projects
Where Leadership Meets Community Impact
At the Multicultural Leadership Program (MCLP), we believe that transformative leadership and servant leadership go hand in hand. Our Community Projects Partnerships pair emerging leaders with community nonprofits to address real-world challenges. Through these meaningful collaborations, participants apply their growing leadership skills to advance the missions of our nonprofit partners – building stronger organizations and a more connected community.
Interested in partnering with MCLP?
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The application deadline is July 22, 2025
Since our inception, MCLP has partnered with over 60 organizations to create lasting, local impact.
These capacity-building projects were developed in collaboration with nonprofit partners across a wide range of missions and focus areas. Below is a list of partners by program year, showcasing the depth and diversity of our community engagement.
2024:
Home Sweet Home Ministries
Illinois Council on Problem Gambling
Illinois State University Multicultural Center
McLean County Regional Planning Commission on behalf of EVTown & Steering Committee
Ministry in Motion, Inc., International
2023:
Heartland Community College
Milestones Early Learning Center & Preschool
United Way of McLean County
Multicultural Leadership Institute
2022:
Child Protection Network
McLean County Health Department
Sunnyside Community Garden
Extraordinary Women Project
LIFE Center for Independent Living
2021:
Integrity Counseling
One Hope Project
Prairie State Legal Services
The Immigration Project
YWCA of McLean County
2020:
Breaking Chains Advancing Increase School of Arts
Dreams Are Possible
Heartland Community College
West Market Street Council
Autism McLean
2019:
261 Fearless
Home Sweet Home Ministries
Salvation Army
Vladimir Canterbury Sister Cities Association
2018:
Bloomington Public Library
Heartland Head Start
Illinois Heart and Lung Foundation
University of Illinois Extension
Western Avenue Community Center
2017:
Central Illinois Pride Health Center
Humane Society of Central Illinois
League of Women Votes of McLean County
West Bloomington Revitalization Project
YWCA Labyrinth Outreach Services for Women
2016:
Crossroads Handcrafts of the World
Home Sweet Home Ministries
Illinois Symphony Orchestra
Life Center for Independent Living
Milestones Early Learning Center
2015:
Challenger Learning Center
Community Health Care Clinic
Immanuel Health Center
Meadows at Mercy Creek
Prairie Pride Coalition
2014:
The Baby Folk
Community Cancer Center
Faith in Action
Heartland Head Start
Illinois Shakespeare Festival
2013:
Autism Society of McLean County
Center for Youth and Family Solutions
David Davis Mansion
Illinois Heart and Lung Foundation
Labyrinth Outreach Services to Women
2012:
Community Health Care Clini
Ecology Action Center
Habitat for Humanity of McLean County
Heartland Head Start
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
2011:
Home Sweet Home Ministries
Marcfirst
Western Avenue Community Center
YWCA McLean County
2010:
Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal
Community Cancer Center
Juvenile Court Services
Mid Central Community Action