IMPACT NEWSLETTER
February 2020
President's Message
Check out the video below from PPS Foundation President, Cindy Morris, to learn more about our Little Free Pantries and how you can help. Wondering where our Little Free Pantries are located? Click here for location information or contact our office at (309) 713-3608.
5th Annual 365 Breakfast Update
Our 365 Breakfast on January 9th was a success! Thank you so much to all who attended and donated to this fund. Haven't donated yet, but would like to contribute? No problem. We are still accepting donations. Click on the button below to donate online today.
Volunteers Needed to Speak about their Careers - Can you help?
The PPS Foundation is looking for speakers for our Horizons and See it. Be it programs to come and talk to PPS students about their careers. Check out the links below to see which times and schools have openings and sign up today!

CLICK HERE  to speak about your career at an upcoming middle school Horizons class.
 
CLICK HERE  to speak about your career to a primary school class for our See it. Be it. program.
Please e-mail Trish O'Shaughnessy with any questions
Congrats to Tracey Jones, a PPS Foundation SHERO!
Our February PPS Foundation "Shero of the Month" award goes to Tracey Jones, who is the executive administrative assistant in Peoria Public Schools. Tracey works closely with PPS Superintendent Dr. Kherat on a daily basis. She is an invaluable part of the administration team and ensures that everything is running smoothly in the Superintendent's office. All those who work with Tracey agree that she always goes above and beyond with all that she does!

This award will be given once a month to an unsung hero or shero in our schools. All heroes and sheroes will be recognized at our Appreciation Reception that will be held on May 14, 2020.
Foundation Spotlight: Meet Allison Coulter!
Allison Coulter is one of the new PPS Foundation staff members who works with our Horizons students. She was born in St. Louis, MO and came to Peoria to attend Bradley University. After graduating, she worked in the banking world for a few years and then as a stay at home mom. This July, Allison and her husband, Jeff, will celebrate 20 years of marriage.

Allison and Jeff have two sons and a golden retriever who is pretty much her shadow. She enjoys spending time with her family and being outside - especially walking or riding her bike when the weather is nice. She is an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in downtown Peoria. Allison also enjoys volunteering at OSF in the flower/mail room.

Allison joined the PPS Foundation staff last fall. She loves seeing the Horizon students each week at Mark Bills and Rolling Acres Middle School! She thinks it is great that they learn about different professions before entering high school. She also enjoys watching the students have the courage to ask questions and share with others their hopes, dreams, and goals for their future. Allison is so grateful to be working with the Horizons program! 
PPS Foundation's Board of Directors:
Andre Allen, Ruth Bittner, Solivian Dismuke, Maarten de Haas, Scott McCord,
Daniel Musisi, Josh Newell, Cheryl Sanfilip, and Cathy Wiggers

PPS Foundation's Staff:
Cindy Morris (President), Jen Adler (Administrative Director),
Sarah Oakford (Adopt-A-School Coordinator), Trish O'Shaughnessy (Director, Community Engagement & Horizons Program), Anne Kennedy (See it. Be it. Coordinator),
Allison Coulter (Horizons), Ella Dancey (Horizons), and Jen Maushard (Horizons)