Our Partners

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Peoria Proud encourages and supports diversity and equity throughout the Greater Peoria Area. The coalition seeks to unify the community as a whole, through advocacy, education and social outreach.

Peoria Proud envisions cities, towns, and communities where all segments of the Queer Community are welcomed and thriving.

Our mission statement is supported by our goals, which are as follows:

• Build and maintain our organization to a level that ensures we have resources; in the form of information, funds, staff, and supporters to progress in our work with the greatest possible effect.

• Ensure that our vision, message, and full support are accessible to the broadest range of ethnic and cultural communities.

• Empower the youth in our community by offering safe spaces to learn and grow, fostering leadership skills and providing the tools necessary to be successful in their future.

• Maintain an organization that encourages the active participation and support of all people who share our Mission and Values in order to help us achieve our goals.

• Provide venues and opportunities for individual and community growth.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners to further broaden and strengthen the services and support that our organizations bring to the community.

Justice🔹Empowerment🔹Community🔹Inclusion🔹Freedom

Mission

To support people living with HIV and vulnerable community members in need of comprehensive clinical and supportive services through compassionate and personalized care.

Vision 

To provide comprehensive preventive health services and sexual health education by striving to be the leading community resource to those experiencing barriers to services while increasing HIV/STI awareness, prevention, and treatment. 

Values

• Fidelity - Honoring and staying true to those we serve, our mission, and our cause.

• Representation - Reflecting the communities we serve. 

• Integrity - Acting with accountability and transparency to our clients, stakeholders, and partners.

• Empowerment - Investing in people to take control of their overall wellness.

• Navigation - Helping clients navigate complex systems and community resources.

• Development - Applying best practices and interventions to support client and staff growth. 

• Safety - Offering space where people feel heard, supported, and respected. 

All services are completely free, for real!

Sexual Health Education

HIV/STI/STD Testing

HPV Vaccinations 

PrEP / PEP 

Safe Sex Kits (Condoms/Lube)

Support for people living with HIV

Trans Health Navigation

Let’s end stigma, start talking, and do better for our past, present, and future.