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 now on sale for CFPA’s 32nd Annual Duck Race! Adopt your duck today here and you’ll be entered to win $10,000 cash and 14 other prizes!

CFPA’s signature fundraiser, the Duck Race, is the longest running duck race in the country. Thanks to generous sponsors, 100% of the proceeds raised through this event go to support all of the free and confidential programs and services offered at CFPA to help all women, men, and children live free from violence and abuse.

Community members can sponsor a duck for $5 now or form a fundraising team now through Race Day.

Due to COVID-19, this year’s Duck Race has undergone important changes! Race Day has moved from Saturday, August 29 to Friday, August 28. In lieu of a formal gathering where patrons can watch 30,000 ducks race down a giant water slide, WMBD/WYZZ, Duck Race media sponsor, will announce the $10,000 grand prize winner live on-air during the 6 p.m. broadcast. The Duck Race is essentially a giant raffle, so the first duck number pulled will win the grand prize sponsored by Associated Bank. Second prize is $5,000 cash and third prize is $1,000 cash and Away luggage. The prizes range from gift cards to electronics, kitchen appliances, local experience packages, and more.

All winners will be posted here on centerforpreventionofabuse.org on August 28, 2020.

For questions, please email Celsy at cyoung@centerforpreventionofabuse.org

Race Day logistics may continue to change due to COVID-19 and the recommendations of the Illinois Department of Public Health and the CDC. Stay tuned for final details.

6/15, Panda Express Give Back in Honor of World Elder Abuse Day

In honor of Word Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, CFPA is joining with Panda Express in Peoria for a food fundraiser! On Monday, June 15, from 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Panda Express, located at 2316 W. War Memorial Dr, will give 20% back to CFPA from your meal when you show this flyer in their drive-thru. It does not need to be printed, you can simply show the flyer from your phone. You can also order online and use code 314790 at checkout.

The proceeds of this fundraiser will benefit the Adult Protective Services department at CFPA that serves seniors 60 years and older and adults living with disabilities ages 18-59 who have been abused, neglected, or financially exploited.