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Here's a list of things new to the site: Easter Seals and United Cerebral Palsy Prepare to meet the 21st Century TOGETHER Easter Seals and United Cerebral Palsy of Central Illinois (UCP), two well known, local organizations each with a long history of serving children and adults with disabilities and their families, merged effective December 31, 1998. With a combined history of service to the heart of Illinois community spanning more than a century, the merger of Easter Seals and UCP creates a singularly strong and unified organization better able to deliver more comprehensive, cost effective programs in response to community needs. Steve Thompson, who has served as President and CEO of Easter Seals since 1986 was named to head the combined organization which, is now known as Easter Seals-UCP. The merger initiative, which began in the spring of 1998 was based upon the recognition of a common mission and shared vision of both organizations helping children and adults with disabilities lead lives of equality, dignity, and independence. The merger will yield a wide variety of benefits, particularly through the further integration of services to infants and toddlers with disabilities. Notably, operational efficiencies are expected to result in the enhancement and further expansion of needed programs and services. The name of the merged organization, Easter Seals-UCP signals a marriage of two organizations, each with a rich heritage of service and stewardship while creating the potential for a new, fresh, and exciting future. Easter Seals-UCP will continue to retain affiliation with both National Easter Seals as well as United Cerebral Palsy of America. Easter Seals-UCP will provide services to children and adults with disabilities and their families throughout Central Illinois, including Peoria, Woodford, Fulton, Tazewell, McLean and Livingston Counties. Easter Seals-UCP is governed by a volunteer board comprised of 25 local business and community leaders who are committed to the singular mission of improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families by providing quality programs, services, and facilities. The governing board includes members from each of the separate boards of Easter Seals and UCP. Officers of Easter Seals-UCP are Chairman; Bruce Alkire, 1st Vice Chairman; Doug Oberhelman, 2nd Vice Chairman; Wayne Baum, Treasurer; Bob Gallagher, Secretary; Troy Pudik.
"I am confident that the entire Central Illinois Community will join me in applauding these two fine community organizations for their collaborative spirit and their long range vision shown on behalf of those they serve." Donald V. Fites "The joining of our technical, fiscal, staff, and volunteer resources will clearly create a win-win partnership for Easter Seals, UCP, and for the hundreds of children and adults with disabilities and their families we have been collectively called to serve." Bruce Alkire "Our long history of working together, particularly in the provision of services to infants and toddlers with disabilities, make this merger a perfect fit." Troy Pudik "We can't think of two finer organizations to come together as one in order to provide even better services to children with disabilities and their families." Ron and Roz Helms "United Cerebral Palsy has been my passion both personally and professionally for more than 12 years. I1m excited by the potential created by the merger and look forward to continuing to support the combined organization1s goals and objectives." Cindy Barnum "The continued growth of the McLean County Community has resulted in growing needs for programs and services. This unprecedented merger of Easter Seals and UCP bodes well for children and adults with disabilities and their families." Tom Mercier Whats Happening | About Us | FAQs | Links | Site Map | Contact Us | Home Services | Fund-Raising | Employment | Timber Pointe | Patient Accounts lovingly donated for the children by Cyberdesic
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