Author: Melanie Baron

Take Me Out To The Ballgame!!

The Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, based at the University of Illinois, hosted 11 Individuals and 5 staff to a Chief’s baseball game in Peoria and lunch. This event came about because of Avalon Dittmer, who is an APO sister and a seasonal DSP at Streator Unlimited/Kent. Avalon indicated that she wanted to do something nice for the Individuals and introduce her APO brother and sisters to the Individuals who have come to mean so much to her. The Individuals and staff had an amazing day with Avalon and APO. Judy Whitney indicated that the Avalon and her friends made everyone feel special and made time to talk with each one of them. The game picked up in the fifth inning with the Chiefs winning 7 to 5. Thank you Avalon and APO!!! We had an AWESOME time.

They Deserve More Campaign. Let Your State Senators Know You Support This, And That They Should Too!

Senate Bill 3508 would increase the wages of the SU staff who do the truly important direct care. We’ve had great staff who love working with the people we serve who have had to leave to make living wages, which is awful for everyone. Please encourage your State Senator to support this critical bill.

See the Below Video from theydeservemore.com

What does Nathan’s DSP mean to him and his family? It means his mother can be reassured that Nathan is loved and cared for when she is not present. Rosa provides comfort to Nathan’s family because his mother can see how genuinely happy Nathan is in his group home. #TheyDeserveMore
Act today because Nathan deserves more. Write a note via email to your Illinois state senator urging them to YES on SB 3508 to ensure DSP like Rosa earn a living wage: http://www.theydeservemore.com/take-action

Now Hiring!

Bookkeeper

Full-time job
Full-time position, Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm with an hour unpaid lunch break, which offers a generous benefit program. An Accounting Degree, experience with General Ledger and valid driver’s license are required. Previous experience with Microsoft Office and Google is a plus. $11-12/hour.

The bookkeeper is responsible for all General Ledger activity including monthly financial statements. This position is also responsible for budgets, grant tracking, state funding, cash accounts, Accounts Payable, etc.

Must pass drug test, Criminal Background Check and Literacy Test. Please apply in person at 305 N. Sterling St. Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 11:00 am & 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. EOE

305 N Sterling St
Streator, IL 61364-2369

Don’t Forget Tonight!

Tonight’s the Night! Come let three of these four serve you again, along with another SU Board member Jerry Justice. Stephanie and Sherri will be at Carbos from 5-6 competing against Nathan and Jerry at Calis. May the best Duo win!

“BATTLE OF THE BARS FOR A CAUSE,” guest bartending night, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 6, Carbo’s Sports Bar, 402 E. Main St., and Cali’s Bar, 502 E. Main St., both in Streator. Proceeds benefit Streator Unlimited, diabetes awareness, Hardscrabble Lions Club dog park, other community projects. Sponsored by Hardscrabble Lions. 815-252-2091.

Thank You to Exelon!

Abby Huff and Steve Larson of Exelon Generation present John Mallaney, Diana Huff and Sherri Stephens of Streator Unlimited with a check for $3,000. The funds will support Streator Unlimited’s services to adults with disabilities. They were raised as part of LaSalle Station Women in Nuclear’s “Let’s Get Hairy” outage campaign.

Pictured are Steve Larson, John Mallaney, Abby Huff, Diana Huff and Sherri Stephens.