Relatives Raising Children

10/15/2026

🎄The Holidays are right around the corner! The Salvation Army Bloomington IL Angel Tree Application is live now! Follow the link below for Angel Tree! 🎁

https://saangeltree.org/

Steps:
1. Have you started an application, Yes or No
2. Do you have an invite code, Yes or No
3. Enter zip code, Go
4. Enter Email, they send you a code
5. Enter the code
6. Complete the application; upload documents

Apply for your child to receive Christmas gifts through The Salvation Army Angel Tree program.

08/18/2026

Calling all 6th-12th graders! Wesley United Methodist Church Kick-off the school year on August 23rd with dinner, games, small groups and a parent meeting! All are welcome.
A group of youth and adult leaders are headed to their Youth Cabinet Retreat this weekend to plan out their year. We hope they have an enjoyable and meaningful time!

Calling all 6th-12th graders! Kick-off the school year on August 23rd with dinner, games, small groups and a parent meeting! All are welcome.

A group of youth and adult leaders are headed to their Youth Cabinet Retreat this weekend to plan out their year. We hope they have an enjoyable and meaningful time!

08/18/2026

Are you struggling financially? 💸
Do you need education about debt and budgeting? 💳
Check out Mid Central Community Action
Next Step™ - Money Matters workshop
Registration is Required

September 14, 2026 | 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

This interactive workshop teaches participants the importance of budgeting, how to create a personalized budget based on income, debt, expenses, and the fundamentals of credit. Learn why credit matters, how to build or rebuild it, and what factors impact your credit score. Gain the knowledge and tools needed to make informed financial decisions and achieve financial stability.

Register via the link below!

https://mccainc.org/take-action/workshops

Transform your life with Mid Central Community Action's workshops! Gain confidence for interviews, financial planning, and home buying. Reservations required!

08/10/2026

Join us this Wednesday 8/12/26 for Parenting A Second Time Around (PASTA) Relatives Raising Children Support Group Meeting!! Pizza, Snacks, Drinks, School Supplies, and Backpacks!! We'll see you at the Bloomington Public Library, Illinois at 5:15p in the Upper Level Conference Room!
A HUGE THANK YOU to our local Senior Care Network of McLean County, IL who donated the school supplies and backpacks!

06/30/2026

Check it out!! CCSI has the vouchers for the Senior Downtown Bloomington Farmers' Market Nutrition Program! See flyer for more details! Contact Angie at CCSI if you are planning on attending the PASTA meeting on July 8th to inquire about voucher distribution.

06/29/2026

📢Attention adults 60+ in McLean County! The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program season is almost here!
🥕🌽🧅This program provides low-income older adults with vouchers to purchase fresh, unprepared, locally grown produce, herbs, and honey at authorized farmers' markets!🥔🫜
📺Stay tuned! More information to come for voucher distribution!

06/01/2026

The Splash Pads are Open!!

See post for more details!

🎉Splashpads are set to open May 26 for the season.
✨Season: May through mid October (Weather Permitting)
⏰Hours of Operation: Daily from 9:30AM–8PM
💸Fee: FREE
📍Locations:
McGraw Park – 3202 Cornelius Dr.
Miller Park – 1020 S. Morris Ave.
O’Neil Park – 1515 W. Chestnut St.
Tipton Park – 2201 Stone Mountain Blvd.

05/08/2026

Mark Your Calendars! Saturday May 16th, 2026 11a-2p at The Vineyard Church 380 Wylie Dr. STE 650 Normal is hosting a Day of Hope! A Free Family-Friendly Event!!
-Groceries
-Diapers and baby wipes
-Clothing
-Food
And so much more!!

05/08/2026

🎉All Ages Welcome!
✨FREE! This Saturday from 11AM-1PM
📍Location: Tipton Park, North Shelter
Join us for an active day at the park filled with games, crafts, activities, inflatable fun, and much more. Local businesses and organizations will join us in providing information and activities to keep the family active throughout the summer. There will be games and activities for all ages.

04/08/2026

Healthy kids start with healthy fun 💙 Celebrate Healthy Kids Day on April 18, 2026!
10am - 1pm at the Y with bounce houses, crafts, face painting, balloon animals, refreshments, and more—all FREE! Visit https://bnymca.org/events/event/2026/04/18/healthy-kids-day to learn more!

Healthy kids start with healthy fun 💙 Celebrate Healthy Kids Day on April 18, 2026!

10am - 1pm at the Y with bounce houses, crafts, face painting, balloon animals, refreshments, and more—all FREE! Visit https://bnymca.org/events/event/2026/04/18/healthy-kids-day to learn more!