Shemilah Outreach Center

05/06/2026

I’m glad to be a part of an amazing program

Futures Unlimited in Decatur, Illinois, is a public high school for at-risk students (grades 9-12) that offers an alternative path to graduation through individualized plans, credit recovery, and support services, operating under the Macon-Piatt Regional Office of Education. It provides an accelerated, personalized environment to help students build academic and social skills to become productive community members, often allowing them to graduate with their home high school's class.
Key aspects
Mission: To serve at-risk students and families with educational and guidance programs.
Academics: Focuses on credit recovery and an accelerated path to graduation, requiring 18 units for completion.
Support: Offers an individualized educational plan in a personalized atmosphere.
Affiliation: Part of the Macon-Piatt Regional Office of Education (ROE #39).
Graduation: Encourages students to graduate with their original high school class.

04/24/2026

04/22/2026

Shemilah Outreach’s apprenticeship landscaping certified program prepares youth through safety training, lawn maintenance instruction, and workforce readiness development so they can qualify for employment with local lawn care service providers. The program builds safe work habits, professional discipline, and practical skills needed for community-based landscaping jobs.

03/26/2026

Good morning, Facebook family,

I want to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone who continues to support Shemilah Outreach. While we currently operate without outside funding and rely on personal resources, your encouragement, presence, and generosity mean everything.

A special shout-out to Pastor Rob Goodwin and the members of St. Paul Church for your continued support. I’m also deeply grateful for my twin, who, even from outside Decatur, always checks on me and stands behind the vision of Shemilah Outreach. Thank you as well to his daughter for helping feed our youth today.

I appreciate Pastor Deloyde Sanders, our Board President, for his leadership and unwavering support. To Bishop Wills, who has been like a spiritual father to me—thank you for always being there, even traveling all the way to St. Louis during a critical time for my family.

Thank you to Pastor Rod for your mentorship, guidance, and consistent support. I’m also grateful to Early Bird Kiwanis and to our private donors who choose to give quietly—your kindness does not go unnoticed.

At Shemilah Outreach, we are continuing to build and grow, committed to making a difference—one youth at a time. I don’t give up when things get hard; I push even harder. Every mistake is a lesson that makes me stronger and helps me move forward with purpose. Even when others walked away during difficult seasons, I kept going—because I know the mission is bigger than the moment.

Thank you all for believing in Shemilah Outreach.

01/29/2026

I am grateful for the warm hospitality and generous support from St. Paul Lutheran in helping feed Shemilah Outreach. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference for our youth.

Special thanks to Sister Lillian and Deacon Deberry from Perfected Prayze for their dedicated assistance in providing meals for the Shemilah Outreach youth. Your commitment is truly appreciated.

We deeply value this community and the spirit of collaboration that sustains us. Currently, we face challenges due to lack of funding, and we humbly seek your continued support to keep our doors open. I am fully committed to doing everything possible to ensure that our youth have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive and build a bright future. If you like to support a awesome program please contact me at (217) 519-8994 we are a nonprofit organization with our 501c3

01/28/2026

*** Azelynn has been located and is safe. We appreciate everyones help, support and concerns. ***

The Decatur Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Azelynn Arterburn
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Azelynn Arterburn, please contact:
Decatur Police Department
(217) 424-2711 or (217) 424-2734

01/28/2026

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