Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service

Description:

The Peoria Friendship House is a faith-based organization reaching out to all those in need, regardless of faith. Core programs include-



*Financial Stability Program
The purpose of the Financial Stability program is to help participants to increase their revenue while decreasing their expenses, thus helping them to improve their quality of life. This is a case management program that provides financial, credit and employment education, training, coaching and mentorship while providing basic needs like food, clothing, transportation, healthcare, and hygiene products.



*Citizenship Classes
Includes assistance with application process & Individual Attention/Support. Completely free.



*La Familia
La Familia Program that strives to restore dignity and protect our local Latino community by providing culturally responsive and healing support across the lifespan, from children to seniors.




*S.T.E.A.M.S Academy
An after-school program for K-8th graders that focuses on increasing learning potential with a concentration on one-on-one tutoring, enrichment activities and service learning opportunities. It features the S.T.E.A.M.S curriculum, which includes First Lego League, allowing children to research, design, and build Lego Robot. The goal is that the children grow to love learning and look beyond simply passing their school courses, but dream to excel far beyond. When school is out for the summer, there is an eight-week Summer Camp program focusing on leadership development that provides four consecutive 2-week camp themes with an enriching diverse program in a fun and safe environment. The children learn about healthy living, giving back to one's community through service learning, and social and emotional well-being.




*Pathway to YOUR Future
Designed specifically to prepare, teach, and support high school students' transition into adulthood.
The goal is to be able to provide high school students with resources to develop life skills and different course certification opportunities to increase post-grad jobs right out of high school.




*Parent Mentor Program
Parent Mentors volunteer in classrooms for 2 hours/day for at least 100 hours. The Parent Mentors are supported by weekly training on classroom instructional practices and leadership training. As a result, they support each other to pursue their goals and unite the school community for long-term change.




*Peoria Peacekeepers
The Peoria Peacekeepers Network is a referral program established by the Peoria Friendship House that focuses on using a restorative justice approach to provide juvenile offenders who have admitted to committing certain eligible offenses, misdemeanors, or felony. Juvenile offenders are given the opportunity to make restitution, connect with the community, and receive needed services and support.

Peoria Friendship House works in tandem with various organizations to provide aid to juvenile offenders via referral sources such as the Peoria Police Department Station Adjustments, Peoria Public Schools discipline referrals, and Peoria County Probation Informal Supervision.

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Intake Process:

Please call.

Program Fees:

None, except for separate summer programs, which may include a cost. Please call for further details.

Languages:

English and Spanish

Eligibility:

Varies by program.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resources

Date of Official Change:

December 10, 2025

Volunteer Opportunities:

Many. Please call.

Employer ID:

370799752

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Legal Status:

Faith Based , Non Profit