Living in a community means getting connected and involved. That is how you make 
new friends, learn new things and make a difference in the town where you live. Connecting is easy in the greater Peoria region.
There are clubs for almost every interest, volunteer opportunities in cultural, educational, health and social service organizations, places of worship that will welcome you and social opportunities to fill almost any time you have available.
Volunteer at South Side Mission
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Volunteers are the lifeblood of South Side Mission. They help in so many ways! Did you know that there are 48 different ministries at South Side Mission? Whatever your passion or talent, we can find a place for you. One of our greatest joys is helping a volunteer find his or her personal ministry to the poor. You need not travel overseas to be a missionary. All you need to do is travel south - to South Side Mission! To visit the South Side Mission web site, click here.
The Peoria Jaycees 
The Peoria Jaycees provide many noteworthy projects that you may participate in thoughout the year. Some of the favorite programs include Adopt-A-School, Business After Hours, the Easter Egg Hunt, Firecracker 5000, the Haunted House, Lawn Mower Clinic, T-Ball League, and Rock the Boat. To learn more, and visit the web site, click here.