People who need help with paying their home energy bills may be able to get help from a nonprofit program, but they have a limited time to apply. Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC) is one of many community action agencies around the United States that offers the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to income […]
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Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC) is proud to announce their award-winning Weatherization Department has promoted a current team member to a new position. Chase Gaumer was promoted recently to the supervisory position of Weatherization Assistant Coordinator at WIRC. Home Weatherization is a social service program administered by nonprofit community action agencies, like WIRC, throughout Illinois
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Western Illinois Regional Council-Community Action Agency (WIRC-CAA) Victim Services, a nonprofit crisis counseling agency, has promoted one of their own to serve in a leadership role. Alisha Eidson has been selected as the Associate Director of Victim Services, a new role for the growing agency. Eidson has an extensive educational background in psychology and experience
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When a person tells someone they were abused, it can be a stressful and uncertain experience for both parties. The person disclosing often worries if they will be believed, or if the person they are telling will have a negative reaction. On the other side, the person who is being told may not be certain
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(Macomb, Illinois, March 2023) – On March 1, team members of Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC) celebrated Elizabeth Humes for reaching her 10-year anniversary with the Agency. Humes is the Program Assistant for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and has helped thousands of people with filing energy assistance applications over the last
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(Macomb, Illinois, February 27, 2023) – Western Illinois Regional Council’s (WIRC) Weatherization Team was recently recognized state-wide for their efficiency and timeliness in completing projects. The nonprofit department received “Most Improved” and “Top Performer” awards by the Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program. WIRC Weatherization Assistant Coordinator Chase Gaumer accepted the awards on behalf of the
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(Macomb, Illinois, February 6, 2023) – This year, Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Formed in 1973, WIRC is based in Macomb, Illinois, but their services and programs help people in multiple western Illinois counties. As part of the year-long celebration of their golden anniversary, the Agency has updated their branding
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Thanks to generous donations and support from the public, over 525 children received gifts, food and clothing during the holiday season through Western Illinois Regional Council’s (WIRC) Project Santa program. WIRC officials say the program’s success was due to toy and coat drives, fundraisers, monetary donations, donations of blankets and winter wear, sponsors, and people
Supporters Donate Over $42,000; Help Over 525 Children Through Project Santa Read More »
