Initiatives
For more than 20 years, the Tinervin Family has given over two million dollars to provide scholarships, housing, etc. to the following organizations; University of Illinois, Illinois State University, Millikin University, Maureen R. Traynor Foundation, YMCA, Midwest Food Bank, , Cedar Lakes Fellowship, , Boys & Girls Club of Champaign, Neville House, Crisis Nursery in Champaign, Recovery Starts Today, Inc. and many more organizations.
We are excited to announce our newest partnership and initiative!
The foundation highly values its relationship with Western Avenue. This non-profit organization which offers many programs to support members of our community is a staple in our community. The Tinervin Family Foundation has pledged $200,000 providing new Front Desk/Reception Area, Building Signage, Landscaping, Website Design and more. Recently, the foundation also added $100,000 to Western Avenue’s 2023 operating account.
Mobile Food Program
Mobile Food Distribution We continue to partner with the Midwest Food Bank and the United Way of McLean County for this initiative to produce 800 - 1,200 food boxes per month. Our mobile food distribution…
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Fresh Produce and Hygiene Products
We hand out fresh produce and hygiene products at Woodhill Towers, ISU Alumni Center, and Western Avenue Community Center. Anyone in the community can come by without having to show any identification. We…
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Shoes for Kids
Bring a new pair of shoes to 2025 Golf Classic on September 8th at Bloomington Country Club and help us make sure kids in need get new shoes during the Christmas Season! Last Christmas, we handed…
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Adopt a Family
Families are selected by organizations based on financial hardship and need— need for themselves, their children and their homes. During 2024, 100 families were adopted! Forty were sponsored by donors…
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Christmas Food Boxes
Christmas Boxes We distributed 1700 food baskets plus 1500 hams/turkeys during the holiday season. We would love to do this again and need your help. Need to raise $100,000 to make this happen. EACH…
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Western Avenue Community Center
The foundation highly values its relationship with Western Avenue. This non-profit organization which offers many programs to support members of our community is a staple in our community. The Tinervin Family…
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Carle Mobile Health Clinic
The Tinervin Family Foundation, United Way of McLean County, City of Bloomington, Town of Normal, and LiUna each contributed $150,000 to help purchase a new clinic for McLean County along with help from the…
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United Way WORKFORCE 180 PROGRAM
The Tinervin Family Foundation has contributed $24,000 by sponsoring students in UW’s Workforce 180 program. The program helps students with things like tuition, transportation, and daycare. It is designed…
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Homeless Packs
Our homeless packs are distributed throughout the Bloomington-Normal area and Champaign, ensuring that vital resources reach those in need. We partner with organizations such as Home Sweet Home, the Salvation…
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