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Phil Newton helps nonprofits find funding through Perennial Partners

Phil Newton of Perennial Partners (Michael Miller)

PEORIA—Phil Newton finds funding.

“When I was growing up, I wanted more than anything to be an archaeologist,” the founder of Perennial Partners said recently over a cup of tea in a downtown coffee shop. “I loved the idea of digging up buried treasure. As a grant writer, I do that every day.”

Through Perennial Partners, Newton helps nonprofits discover sources of funding through grants or guides them with his consulting services.

Purposed Generation: Helping teens see themselves through God's lens

This post is sponsored by Dr. Ryder Church from Peoria Chiropractic. See his ad below for a special introductory rate. WASHINGTON—Charisa Ausfahl is using her passion for photography to help teens who struggle with self-esteem and depression. The owner and operator of Charisa Studios, 24363 Spring Creek Road, has

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Peoria financial advisor builds his firm on a solid rock

Jim Kreid of Solid Rock Retirement Strategies champions biblically responsible investing, merging faith and finance to promote stewardship and positive change.

A young woman smiles while holding a yellow hoodie in a clothing store while a young man browses off to the side.

Pink Blossom store combines thrift and career help, with a little scripture thrown in

PEORIA—The Pink Blossom Thrift & Resources at 3023 N. University St. has a triple purpose: * Make used clothing and home decorations available at low prices * Make affordable and free career counseling and job-search help available * Infuse all of it with Scripture “I always enjoyed thrifting, and previously I was

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