Peoria People's Project

09/04/2026

Join us this Tuesday for September's parent meeting. This will be a chance for us to come together as parents, get to know one another, talk about the issues that matter most to our families, and discuss how we can make our collective voices stronger in our schools and our community.

At this meeting, we will:

--Connect with other parents and families
--Share what we are seeing and experiencing in our schools
--Identify the issues that matter most to our families
--Talk about opportunities for parents to get involved
--Discuss what we want to accomplish together this school year
--Plan our next steps as a parent community

We hope you will join us as we begin this school year together, stronger, and ready to make a difference!

DATE: Tuesday, Sep 8th
TIME: 7:00- 8:00 PM
LOCATION: (Zoom) https://bit.ly/p32parents

Please RSVP here: https://bit.ly/sep2026parents. We can't wait to see you!

07/31/2026

Join us for our first parent meeting of the school year! This will be a chance for us to come together as parents, get to know one another, discuss the issues that matter most to our families, and explore how we can make our collective voices stronger in our schools and community.

At this meeting, we will:
--Connect with other parents and families
--Share what we are seeing and experiencing in our schools
--Identify the issues that matter most to our families
--Talk about opportunities for parents to get involved
--Discuss what we want to accomplish together this school year
--Plan our next steps as a parent community

Bring your voice, your ideas, and your willingness to connect with other parents. We hope you will join us as we begin this school year together, stronger and ready to make a difference!

RSVP @ the link below:
https://bit.ly/aug2026parents

07/17/2026

What did we do with the funds raised from our 2025 Back-To-School Fundraiser? 🌞

Thanks to your generous donations, we were able to provide over 250 Peoria public school students with the school supplies they needed to start off their first day of school, confidently! 👏🏿👏🏾👏🏽

We are grateful to all the donors who made this possible. We especially wanted to thank The Peoria Federation of Teachers who helped us surpass our initial goal! 🥰

🙂 Would your business or organization be interested in supporting our 2026 fundraising goal of $2,000? 🔗 Donate today at: bit.ly/peoria2026fundraiser.

For your support, your business or organization will be recognized in our event materials, on social media, and during the workshop. 💙

07/13/2026

It’s that time of year again! Our parents and students are getting ready to start the year off strong. 👏

Thursday, July 23, we’ll be holding our annual back-to-school parent workshop, and we’re seeking donations! Our Back-to-School Parent Workshop is designed to equip families with the tools and resources they need for a successful school year. We’ll be giving away school supplies and offering support to help parents and students start strong.

🌟 We invite local businesses and organizations that share our commitment to education and community well-being to contribute directly to benefit families in our area, many of whom face financial challenges. Your investment will contribute to the success of our students.

🌟 As a thank you for your support, your business or organization will be recognized in our event materials, on social media, and during the workshop.

➡️ Donate today at bit.ly/peoria2026fundraiser.

Other donations accepted include: school supplies (notebooks, folders, crayons, pencils, backpacks, gift cards, or coupons.

➡️ For questions or to arrange drop-offs, please contact Alisha at [email protected].

06/17/2026

We’re joyously marching into the Juneteenth holiday by participating in our very first 3rd Annual Ernestine Jackson Freedom Day Parade! Parents and children walked together in solidarity to celebrate education, community, and freedom.

We live and breathe our motto: “Parents involved, students evolved.”

How are you celebrating Juneteenth? ❤️🖤💚

06/17/2026

"And yall talking about the tax payers dollars. Where else should it go? It needs to go to education!"

THIS is how we show up for our students. We are their voice when they may not have one. Your voice matters. NEVER let them silence you!
"Parents involved, students evolved."

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06/04/2026

We had such a wonderful time celebrating the end of the year with our Parent Mentor Program!

We are incredibly grateful for our parent mentors and all they do to support our school community. We hope this small token of appreciation reflects just how valued and important they are.

Join us in congratulating and thanking them in the comments! 🎉

06/04/2026

Are you or someone you know looking for a summer job? The Peoria Parents Project is currently taking applications for our annual Summer Organizing Institute program.

Parents will get a chance to meet other PPS parents, engage with your community, and learn how to organize your community.

Apply at the link below!
bit.ly/p32summer2026

05/20/2026

WHEN PARENTS RISE, COMMUNITIES CHANGE.

Every child deserves to feel supported. And every parent deserves to know their voice matters.

Join us for a powerful and inspiring leadership development workshop where parents and community members will come together to learn, connect, grow, and lead.

"UNDERSTANDING SCHOOLS & POWER STRUCTURES" (leadership development workshop)

DATE: Saturday, May 23, 2026
TIME: 12- 2 PM (lunch will be provided)
LOCATION: Illinois Federation of Teachers, 733 SW Washington St, Peoria, IL, 61602

This is more than a workshop. It's a reminder that:
-- Parents are leaders
-- Communities hold power
-- Change happens when people come together with purpose

Together, we will learn how schools work, how decisions are made, and how families can organize, advocate, and create lasting change for our children.

Because the future of our schools should not be decided without the voices of the families who love these children the most.

Your story matters. Your voice matters. Your leadership matters.

Come be a part of something meaningful. Register today at: https://bit.ly/p32power

04/15/2026

Today is TAX DAY!!

We're showing up TODAY to demand that lawmakers invest in the people, and we need YOU there!

While working families pay their fair share, the wealthiest continue to benefit from a system that leaves our schools underfunded and our communities struggling. But today, we raise our voices together.

Join us as we demand:
--More revenue for Illinois
--Fully funded schools
--Affordable childcare
--Real support for working families

WHEN: Today!
TIME: 4:30 - 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Courthouse Square, Hamilton Blvd, Peoria, IL

Bring a friend. Bring your energy. Bring your voice.

This is OUR moment to stand together and push for a stronger, more equitable Illinois. Let's make it loud and clear: WE DESERVE BETTER!