Freedom House in Central Illinois has received a $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) for the fourth consecutive year. The funding supports the Youth Therapy and Counseling program, offering free mental health care, substance-use recovery, and medication to young survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Freedom House Chief Operating Officer Chloe Lund credits CFCI’s support as vital for meeting local needs, while CFCI’s Mark Roberts highlights the partnership’s impact on families throughout the region. The nonprofit serves five counties, providing emergency shelter, legal and medical advocacy, prevention education, and confidential counseling services at no cost.
“CFCI’s generous and ongoing support for this program enables us to provide free psychotherapy, substance-use recovery support, and medication for young people affected by the trauma of domestic and sexual violence,” said Chloe Lund, Freedom House chief operating officer.
“We are honored to once again support Freedom House and the vital services they provide to our region,” said CFCI President and CEO Mark Roberts. “Their continued impact on individuals and families aligns perfectly with our mission to strengthen Central Illinois through philanthropy. This ongoing support is made possible by the generosity of our donors who have established funds through CFCI, ensuring that meaningful work like this continues to thrive for years to come.”
Freedom House continues its vital mission as the leading domestic and sexual violence agency for Bureau, Henry, Marshall, Putnam, and Stark counties. With headquarters and a shelter in Princeton, plus additional offices in Geneseo, Cambridge, Kewanee, and Lacon, Freedom House provides a comprehensive range of confidential services. These include a 24/7 crisis hotline, shelter, legal and medical advocacy, therapy for all ages, substance-use recovery support, prevention education, and professional training. Last year, over 900 victims received assistance. For help, information, or to donate, call 815-872-0087 or visit freedomhouseillinois.org, and connect on social media.
