We Love White County Welcomes You
Vision: For White County to be a thriving community
Mission: To transform White County by cultivating relationships
Our Story: We Love White County is 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the vision and mission to transform White County, Illinois into a thriving community by cultivating relationships. Since our conception in March of 2020, it has been our desire to not only meet the needs of our neighbors, but more importantly, foster relationships and strengthen bonds that offer hope and community to people of all ages, demographics, and backgrounds
It is our hope that as our community is revitalized by way of relationship. Our home place, The 404 SEED Station, is a symbol of this revitalization. Vision and generosity gave way to transform an old seed store on 404 5th Street in Carmi into a beautiful hub of life and light in the heart of our county and home to our Arrows program.
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ARROWS Youth Program
The Arrows Youth Program is We Love White County’s vision for empowering the youth and their families in our community. We believe that youth play a vital role in community revitalization, and we want to create a solid foundation that builds on faith, hope, love, and service.
This program serves the youth in 6th-12th grade during our first years with hopes of growing our program to serve more elementary, junior high students, and high school students. Academic, Social, and Spiritual Enrichment are the core aspects of the program, along with mental and physical wellness.
Learn more about how you can sponsor this program or become an Arrows coach or volunteer by emailing:
Arrows Executive Director Stacy Simon at 404seedstation@gmail.com.
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Outreach Programs
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Sack Lunch Program: We Love White County serves as a coordinator of various churches and community groups who serve Carmi, Crossville, Maunie, Norris City, Enfield, and Omaha by providing sack lunches to school-aged children during the summer months. For more information on how your group can help serve the Sack Lunch Program contact Carmi’s Coordinator Ashley Elliot (whitecountysacklunchprogram@gmail.com) or Norris City’s Coordinator Jerica Sneed (jssneed90@gmail.com).
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Food-Fill-Ups at The 404 SEED Station: We Love White County cultivates relationships by meeting nutrition needs through our Food-Fill-Ups at The 404 SEED Station located at 404 5th Street in Carmi. The Food-Fill-Ups are a chance for any White County neighbors to receive free groceries. Follow us at @welovewhitecounty on Facebook and Instagram to learn of upcoming Food-Fill-Up dates. Food Fill-Ups are organized and lead by David and Missy Higginson.​
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Pickleball: We Love White County values building relationships through healthy living and exercise. Pickleball offers recreation and fellowship for all ages and skill levels. Learn more about when and where you can play by downloading the TeamReach app and entering the code: CarmiPickleball.
Sack Lunch
Food Fill-Ups
WLWC Staff
We Love White County values our staff and volunteers who give their time, resources, and heart to all of our programs.
WLWC Arrows Coaches
Donate
You may give to WLWC's Arrows program right now by clicking on the QR Code!
Or if you would like more information on how to support our programs through sponsorships or volunteering, please fill out the form below.
Contact Us
We would love to grow in relationship with you! If you have questions about how you can partner with us in our vision and mission for White County, please contact us.
404 5th St
Carmi, ILÂ 62821
USA
618-384-9242
