The Center for Prevention of Abuse

SPECIAL EVENTS

Each year, The Center is involved in several special events that not only help to raise dollars that help our agency better serve our community, but that also help to raise awareness about the effects of violence on those who live in our own homes,neighborhoods, and communities.

Valentine's Ball

The Progressive Business Group (PBG) hosts the Annual Valentine’s Ball to benefit The Center for Prevention of Abuse. This black tie optional affair features a champagne reception, hot hors d'oeuvres, dinner and dessert, live music, and silent auction.

The PBG is made up of business men and women in central Illinois who have a good time fostering leadership and building long lasting relationships, while helping local charities improve the lives of those less fortunate. PBG’s relationships in the community broaden the event's recognition. Additional information can be viewed at www.progressivebusinessgroup.org.

Partners In Peace

Partners In Peace is an annual event hosted by The Center for Prevention of Abuse to raise awareness about The Center's services and to recognize community members who work tirelessly to further The Center's mission. The special luncheon is open to the public and includes a key note speech from a celebrity.

The Partners In Peace Awards are presented by The Center for Prevention of Abuse to recognize an individual or organization that has supported and furthered the Center's mission. Award recipients need not have a direct affiliation with the Center.

The award categories are: medical, educational, criminal justice, business/organization, and family/individual

Eligibility
Nominee must live within the six-county area served by The Center for Prevention of Abuse. These counties are: Fulton, Marshall, Peoria , Stark, Tazewell, and Woodford. The Center for Prevention of Abuse employees and prior Partners In Peace Award recipients are ineligible for nomination.

Evaluation Criteria
Achievement within a profession
Achievement within the volunteer sector
Achievement fostering the mission of The Center for Prevention of Abuse.

Duck Race

Adopt a Duck... End Abuse! Thousands of adorable rubber duckies will be "adopted" by friends of The Center for Prevention of Abuse and dropped in the water on the Peoria Riverfront.

This massive yellow spectacle raises funds to open doors to safety for victims of domestic, sexual or elder abuse, and helps to change lives so that children and adults can protect themselves, so that seniors can have a voice, so that survivors can heal and so that everyone can live in peace.

One little rubber duck can...

race to the finish line to win a great prize for its adopter
donate $5 to support the services of The Center for Prevention of Abuse
bring a message of hope to someone who seeks safety and support.

Thousands of little rubber ducks can...

raise more than $100,000 to support Center services
provide help to thousands of lives that may be unsafe, isolated or neglected
impress the need for family violence services upon individuals, employees, other business owners and legislators
ensure the ability of The Center to continue to reach, each year, nearly 25,000 area women and men, children and seniors

Seasonal Events

Each year, The Center honors those it serves by participating in awareness activities associated with the following national awareness months:

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Month
June is Children's Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Check our event calendar to see what's happening NOW!

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