Coping with COVID-19: Local addiction groups continue to help the community

NORMAL, Ill.- Addiction groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and several others rely on meetings to continue with progress.   According to the Addiction Center, relapses are common through the alcohol and drug recovery process, so common that it is estimated…

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Coping with COVID-19: Children’s Advocacy Center works through pandemic

The McLean County Children’s Advocacy Center focuses on helping children in need, but are facing challenges through the pandemic. The CAC aids children that have been sexually abused, physically abused, and those who may have…

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Coping with COVID-19: Local homeless shelters help community

While businesses are suffering through these tough times, so are non-profit organizations whom many greatly depend on.  One of those organizations is the Safe Harbor Shelter, hosted by the Salvation Army in Bloomington, Illinois. The…

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Coping with COVID-19: Local Food Pantries

The pandemic is causing financial hardships across the country, bringing overwhelming numbers to food banks. Before the pandemic, according to the Food Research and Action Center, nearly one in seven households with children cannot buy…

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