Your gift to United Way helps families when they need it most

State Journal Register Column: Help for families when they need it most by Terrance Jordan  “While volunteering at the St. John’s Breadline, I had the heart-wrenching experience of having one of my students come through the line with their family. I had no idea that their family was facing these challenges  …  I was thankful that because of United Way, programs such as the breadline were available in our community.” Read more from Terrance Jordan, District 186 administrator and local United Way Co-Chair.

Fill out your pledge form today and help families in need. Choose convenient payroll deduction or make a one-time gift to charities of your choice or to the United Way Community Fund. Your gift will be joined with others to make a real difference in our communities.

Read more on LLCC’s United Way webpage.

Today is the last day to vote for LLCC OMOT People’s Choice Award!

On My Own TimeLLCC’s On My Own Time (OMOT) exhibit concludes today.  Please check it out and vote for the LLCC’s People’s Choice Award before the end of today! The artist of the favorite piece at LLCC will receive a $100 Visa gift card courtesy of the Philip and Mary Kathryn Trutter Museum.

Several pieces are for sale! Shop for that someone special and see if you can find them a one-of-a-kind gift! Contact Misty Hagstrom, 217-786-2466misty.hagstrom@llcc.edu or Lindee Hall, 217-786-2409lindee.hall@llcc.edu if you are interested in purchasing any of the artwork that is for sale.

Photo of ladybug called Stop Bugging Me All pieces awarded 1st place will move on to the OMOT city-wide exhibit. The OMOT city-wide exhibit will be at the Springfield Art Association (SAA) Nelson Gallery, 700 North Fourth Street, Nov. 3-20. The city-wide awards, as well as the city-wide best of show award will be announced at a reception at the SAA on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

OMOT is a program of the Springfield Area Arts Council offering individuals the opportunity to display original art created outside the office.

Photo of dragonfly Misty Hagstrom

Stop Bugging Me, Honorable Mention

Chris McDonald

Cave Hic Dragones, Honorable Mention

ARTS Springfield Area Arts Council

Our sympathy to Amee Kesky

We extend our condolences to Amee Kesky, LLCC Foundation office coordinator, on the passing of her father, Charles “Chuck” Kesky of Riverton on Oct. 21. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27 at Staab Funeral Home, Sherman, followed by a funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Camp Butler National Cemetery. Read the obituary.

Welcome Fabiola Gonzalez

Photo of Fabiola Gonzalez Welcome Fabiola Gonzalez as a new enrollment services representative. She is a graduate of LLCC with an associate degree in business administration and pursuing her bachelor’s degree in legal studies at UIS. She formerly worked at the Sangamon County Health Department and prior to that, in the TRIO office of LLCC.

LLCC United Way Campaign begins today

Better together for a better tomorrow. United Way is improving lives by uniting our community to address the basic needs, education, financial stability and health of every individual in our community. WE have one life to live better together for a better tomorrow. Volunteer or donate today! springfieldunitedway.orgLive United! It’s time for the LLCC United Way Campaign, where we pool our gifts to help many social service agencies in our community that help those in need. So many individuals are assisted by organizations such as Contact Ministries, Helping Hands, Sojourn Shelter, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Club, Compass for Kids and Urban League. Your gift can be designated to these and other charitable organizations, or to the Community Fund which supports many agencies. Payroll deduction and outright gifts are accepted. Fill out your pledge form today!

Each year, United Way of Central Illinois invests millions of dollars in local services working to meet the needs of our community. The focus is on protecting services vital to the immediate Basic Needs of the most vulnerable members of our community; while making long-term investments in Education, Financial Stability and Health, because these are the building blocks for a good quality of life.

Read more on LLCC’s United Way webpage.

Any questions about the United Way campaign? Contact Lynn Whalen at lynn.whalen@llcc.edu or call 217-786-2219.

Message from the President: United Way Campaign

Dear LLCC Faculty and Staff,

It’s the time of year when I ask you, as part of the LLCC community, to consider a gift to help those in need in our greater community.

LLCC is dedicated to improving lives through education. Another way we can help others is through our annual United Way campaign. United Way works to address the basic needs, education, financial stability and health of every person in our community.

When you make a gift to United Way, it stays local. You can designate your gift to a certain charitable organization(s), or let your gift be spread out among the many social service organizations that are part of the United Way Community Fund.

Choose convenient payroll deduction or make an outright gift today using this online form.

You’ll receive a sticker for a jeans day of your choosing and be eligible for United Way drawings for gift cards from local retailers and restaurants.

Our 2021 LLCC United Way Campaign officially begins Monday, Oct. 25 and runs through Friday, Nov. 5. I hope LLCC will answer the call to Live United. Learn more in this video created for LLCC by United Way of Central Illinois.

Thank you for helping our community be better together for a better tomorrow.

Charlotte Warren, Ph.D., President

Questions about the LLCC United Way campaign? Contact Lynn Whalen, lynn.whalen@llcc.edu or 6.2219.

Still time to vote for the LLCC OMOT People’s Choice Award!

On My Own Time

LLCC’s On My Own Time (OMOT) exhibit runs through Thursday, Oct. 28.  Please check it out and vote for the LLCC’s People’s Choice Award before the end of day Thursday! The artist of the favorite piece at LLCC will receive a $100 Visa gift card courtesy of the Philip and Mary Kathryn Trutter Museum.

Photo titled Trail Break

Several pieces are for sale and would make a great one-of-a-kind gift! Contact Misty or Lindee if you are interested in purchasing any of the artwork that is for sale.

All pieces awarded 1st place will move on to the OMOT city-wide exhibit. The OMOT city-wide exhibit will be at the Springfield Art Association (SAA) Nelson Gallery, 700 North Fourth Street, Nov. 3-20. The city-wide awards, as well as the city-wide best of show award will be announced at a reception at the SAA on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Photo titled HeritageOMOT is a program of the Springfield Area Arts Council offering individuals the opportunity to display original art created outside the office.

Pictured:
Tricia Kujawa, Trail Break, 2nd
Kyla Kruse, Reflections on Heritage, 3rd

Misty Hagstrom, 217-786-2466misty.hagstrom@llcc.edu
Lindee Hall, 217-786-2409lindee.hall@llcc.edu
ARTS Springfield Area Arts Council

Winners announced from vaccine incentive program

The employee winners of the $2,500 from the vaccination incentive program drawing were as follows:

Administrators:

  • Patrick Moore
  • Michelle Pulce-Flynn
  • Curt Robinson

Full-Time Faculty:

  • Dean Butzow
  • Natasha Trame
  • Alonzo DeCarlo
  • Greg Snyder
  • Teresa Liberati

Professional:

  • Amanda Wiesenhofer
  • Barb Eades
  • Lisa Avendano
  • CC Tietjen St. Magnus
  • David Doub

Classified:

  • Cassandra Taylor
  • Lyndsey Craigmiles-Brooks
  • Diane Wilson
  • Julie Sutfin
  • Heather Voyles

Facilities:

  • Fred Logue
  • Jerold Akers
  • Travis Watret
  • John Moore

Adjuncts/Contractual:

  • Ronda Estell
  • Lori Schone
  • Monique Davis
  • Stevi Surratt
  • Andrew Lenhardt