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Faraci secures over $1.1 million for local literacy programs

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 02:15 PM

Library

CHAMPAIGN – Five local organizations in Champaign and Vermilion Counties will receive over $1.1 million in combined grants to grow and enhance their services, thanks to support from State Senator Paul Faraci.

“This state money will help our local libraries continue to provide a great service to our community,” said Faraci (D-Champaign) “Libraries not only provide residents with access to knowledge and information, they are a safe haven for our children, providing programs to help them succeed.”  

Five area libraries and library services are set to receive a total of $1,147,850 to enhance community and family literacy, improve library services and upgrade current technology to ensure they are providing effective, accessible services to their residents.

Danville Community College will receive a Community Literacy Grant for $68,025 and Parkland College will receive a Community Literacy Grant and a Family Literacy Grant for a combined total of $125,954. Danville Correctional Center will receive $15,000 for library services.

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Early Learning Kits

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 07:54 AM

Walk as One Flyer

Faraci’s measure to help working families afford college signed into law

Friday, August 11, 2023 04:26 PM

Sen. FaraciSPRINGFIELD – Legislation sponsored by State Senator Paul Faraci which makes the AIM HIGH Grant Pilot Program permanent is now law.

“This will help students from working-class families afford college,” said Faraci (D-Champaign). “We need to keep our best and brightest here, and this legislation will really make a difference.”

Beginning with the 2019-2020 academic year, The Aspirational Institutional Match Helping Illinois Grow Higher Education (AIM HIGH) Grant Program has provided merit-based, means-tested student financial aid to first-time, full-time undergraduate students and transfer students who are Illinois residents attending any of the 12 Illinois public four-year universities. AIM HIGH-participating universities are required to provide matching funding for institutional awards for students who meet certain eligibility requirements, as well as those established by each individual university.

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Senator Paul Faraci champions measure that waives pet adoption fees for veterans

Wednesday, August 09, 2023 01:35 PM

Dogs

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Paul Faraci championed legislation that will waive fees for veterans adopting dogs or cats.

“Animals can be incredibly helpful in providing comfort to people who suffer from PTSD,” said Faraci (D-Champaign). “We are cutting fees so veterans can access the sense of companionship that animals provide.”

Across the state, pet adoption fees vary widely depending on the organization, ranging from $50 to $275. The measure requires animal shelters and animal control facilities to waive the adoption fee for military veterans in Illinois.

For our returning troops, the benefits of bonding with a pet is important to aiding the transition back to civilian life. The bond created between people and animals can reduce grief, lessen loneliness, and improve mental health and overall well-being. Pets have the ability to improve the lives of veterans and, likewise, veterans can improve the lives of sheltered animals by giving them a home.

"Every little bit helps, and this a small way we can thank those who protect and serve our country,” said Faraci.

House Bill 2500 was signed into law on Friday and takes effect Jan. 1, 2024.

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  1. Measure to address student hunger on campus signed into law
  2. Faraci: Giving people a second chance is the right move
  3. Faraci urges local agencies to apply for OSLAD grant
  4. Faraci returns $47,000 from lost PayPal accounts to local business owner
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Champaign Office:
45 E. University Suite 206
Champaign, IL 61820
P: (217) 355-5252
Text: (217) 355-5252

Danville Office:
201 N. Vermilion St. Suite 323
Danville, IL 61832
P: (217) 442-5252

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401 S. Spring St.
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Springfield, IL 62706
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