Throughout the year, the Center for Prevention of Abuse participates in and hosts a variety of special events and fundraisers. We invite you to mark your calendars, join us, and help us build a safe and peaceful community. All funds raised stay local and go directly toward client services.

Check back here to stay up-to-date with special events. If you are interested in volunteering at any special events, please click here.

8/28, 32nd Annual Duck Race

Ducks are officially sold out for the 32nd Annual Duck Race! Thank you to everyone who purchased a duck and to our generous sponsors who helped make the Duck Race possible.

The televised raffle premiered on Friday, August 28, 2020 at WMBD/WYZZ News and below is the full list of this year’s winners!

Grand Prize $10,000 sponsored by Associated Bank – Marie Berner, Oak Forest, Ill.
$5,000 – Terry Randolph, Peoria, Ill.
Travel Package (Away luggage + $1,000 cash) – Mark Hanner, Otisville, Mich.
iRobot and Vacuum Bundle – David Horton, East Peoria, Ill.
Green Egg Grill – Stuart Pearson, Arizona City, Ariz.
Family Outdoor Theater Projection Kit – Shelly Gobert, Bartonville, Ill.
Date Night Package (local steakhouse tour and an overnight stay for two) – Cathy McNeil, Dunlap, Ill.
KitchenAid Mixer sponsored by Excalibur Seasoning – Marie Arendell, Morton, Ill.
Nintendo Switch sponsored by Getz Fire Equipment –Jill Koch, Jackson, Wis.
Support Local, Shop Local Bundle sponsored by Kreigsman Warehouses (gift cards for Greater Peoria restaurants and shops, $250 value) – Karalyn Yermak, Farmington, Mich.
Tailgate Package sponsored by Ray Dennison Chevrolet (canopy, cooler, chairs) – Cora Lynn Green, Peoria, Ill.
1-Year Red Carpet Cleaning Service – David Altorfer, Peoria, Ill.
Apple Watch Series 3 sponsored by Mike Murphy Ford – Barbara Gurtler, Peoria, Ill.
$100 Kroger Gift Card sponsored by Menold Construction and Restoration – Kevin Dearing, Peoria, Ill.
Gone Axe Throwing/Gone in 50 Escape Room Package – Nancy Snowden, Peoria, Ill.

Congratulations to all our winners! Winners should call CFPA at 309-691-0551 to claim their prize or email Celsy at cyoung@centerforpreventionofabuse.org.

10/2, Annual Fish Fry to benefit the Carol House of Hope

Join us for a curbside/carry-out Fish Fry to benefit our Pekin emergency shelter, the Carol House of Hope!

On Friday, October 2, 2020, we’ll host a carry-out dinner at the Moose Lodge in Pekin at 2605 Broadway St, Pekin, IL 61554, from 5-7:30 p.m.

Meal includes fried fish, french fries, coleslaw, and dessert and cost $10 for adults. Hotdog meals are available for kids for $5 and include a hot dog, fries, and dessert. Payment can be made by cash or check upon arrival.

Email marketing@centerforpreventionofabuse.org or call 309-691-0551 to place your order and reserve your pickup time.