Community Projects

The purpose of MCLP non-profit partnerships is two fold: First, to provide the program participants the opportunity to put the leadership skills they are developing into action. Second, and as important, is to assist the non-profit partner in building their capacity to meet their mission and more effectively serve their community. To date, MCLP has helped over 60 local organizations!

To submit a proposal for a partnership with a future MCLP cohort, please contact us for more information. We look forward to working with you!

Capacity building projects have been completed in collaboration with the following non-profit partners, listed by program year:

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