Dreams Are Possible

12/21/2025

We’re Hiring!
Bloomington Public Library, Illinois, is hiring to fill a part-time job for a Library Assistant/TeenZone Support in the IT Department.

--- $16.48 per hour
--- 19 hours per week
--- Position requires a high school diploma or equivament; some college or relevant experience is preferred.
---Application deadline is January 11, 2026.

Visit bit.ly/bplemploy for additional details about the job and the application process.

12/17/2025

Explore how Heartland opens doors for students through real support, meaningful opportunities, and pathways that help them move forward. From powerful student stories to stronger online courses and smoother transfer options, students are our first priority. See what access looks like in action.

Read here: https://heartland-25110.page451.sites.451.io/education-access-and-opportunity

12/15/2025

12/05/2025

Next Saturday, December 6, is the day for the monthly free community shred day at the ISU Credit Union (1309 S. Center St. in Normal). Stop by with your materials to shred anytime between 8:30am and 10:00am. Learn more about this program provided by C.O.P.S at https://buff.ly/JCsZnco

12/05/2025

Warming Center – A short term emergency location where people can get out of dangerous temperatures to prevent injury or loss of life. Typically, a stopping point until the people can move on, or to, a more appropriate facility. No food or sleeping accommodations are provided. Some warming centers are 24 hour businesses where people can stop in.
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Arrowsmith:
- Call the METCOM non-emergency number, 309-888-5030
Bloomington:
- Bloomington Public Library, 205 E. Olive St., 309-828-6091 (M-Th 9 am – 9 pm & F/Sa 9 am – 5 pm/Su 1 – 5 pm)
- Connect Transit Bus –parking lot of the McLean Co Health Dept, 200 W. Front St., Bloomington, availability determined on a case by case basis, depending on available resources.
- Walmart, 2225 W. Market St. 309-828-5646, 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
Bellflower:
- Bellflower Community Center cafeteria, 104 W. Center St.
Chenoa:
- Call the METCOM non-emergency number, 309-888-5030
Cooksville:
- Call the METCOM non-emergency number, 309-888-5030
Downs:
- Downs Fire Dept, 102 W Main St., Downs – open 24 hours Call 309-378-2021 to make sure it is staffed.
Heyworth:
- Call the METCOM non-emergency number, 309-888-5030
Hudson:
- Call the METCOM non-emergency number, 309-888-5030
LeRoy:
- Loves Travel, 505 S. Persimmon Dr., 24 hours
Lexington:
- Call the METCOM non-emergency number, 309-888-5030
McLean:
- Road Ranger Truck Stop, 315 E. Dixie Rd- open 24 hours
Normal:
- Meijer, 1900 E. College Ave, 6:00 am – midnight
- Uptown Station – 11 Uptown Circle, First Floor (Amtrak and bus area) open daily and closes with the last train at 9:00 pm
Saybrook:
- Call the METCOM non-emergency number, 309-888-5030
Stanford:
- Call the METCOM non-emergency number 309-888-5030

12/03/2025

We would love to help you to realize your Dreams Are Possible

Time to sign up for the Winter session of Dreams Are Possible. Do it and see how far you will go!

12/03/2025

Time to sign up for the Winter session of Dreams Are Possible. Do it and see how far you will go!

11/21/2025

Sherman's, a furniture and appliance store in Normal, IL has a current promotion that will benefit Dreams Are Possible with your help.

Sherman's is offering $1,000 to a non-profit each month to celebrate their 50 years of doing business. Dreams Are Possible is asking each of you take a moment to help us raise $1,000 for our "Learn While You Learn" program.

Just click on the link and fill out the form, which should only take about three minutes. https://www.shermansnow.com/about-us/50years

They will ask for our EIN number which is 84-3876958. The address and phone number for Dreams Are Possible is 1311 W. Olive St. Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 287-5109.

Thank you so very much for helping us raise funds needed to help women gain a solid footing in life.

We are hoping a strong showing of support from the Dreams Are Possible community will make a positive impression on the people deciding where funds go.

https://www.shermansnow.com/about-us/50years

Thank you for being so sweet!

Celebrate Sherman’s 50 years in Central Illinois! Nominate a local charity for our weekly $1,000 giveaway and support our community heroes.

07/13/2025

12/12/2024

Looking for a unique Christmas gift that also benefits women the world over? Then direct your feet to Crossroads Fair Trade Goods & Gifts in downtown Bloomington. And please mention Dreams Are Possible when you check out! Until December 20, 15% of your purchase will be donated to Dreams Are Possible. Thank you for your support and have a wonderful holiday!

12/05/2024

New classes start January 7, 2025! Earn $14/hour while you learn. Click http://bit.ly/dapsignup to register for classes.

Dreams Are Possibles' 2024 Fall Session classes are open for registration! We are a women's training center and offer classes to help you gain essential skills and knowledge that can support you in your journey to getting a higher wage job and your dream career. Our Essential Skills class includes t...

07/28/2024

Our fall session runs from August 20-October 24, 2024. Sign up at http://bit.ly/dapsignup.

Dreams Are Possibles' 2024 Fall Session classes are open for registration! We are a women's training center and offer classes to help you gain essential skills and knowledge that can support you in your journey to getting a higher wage job and your dream career. Our Essential Skills class includes t...