Upcoming

Join us for our 3rd annual House Party, a nostalgic night filled with games, raffles, prizes, and 80s-themed music and food!

House Party: Back to the 80’s

October 1st, 2026

6:00-9:00 pm

Tickets are $75 each

Attire is casual, and 80s-inspired outfits are STRONGLY encouraged

October 26, 2026 7am – Noon

October 27, 2026 Noon – 5pm

At the end of October 2025, families and individuals from across the Peoria area visited Neighborhood House to pick out warm coats, jackets, and accessories.

2025 Impact:

547 coats donated- surpassing our goal of 500

437 coats distributed to local families

20 collection sites across Greater Peoria

Special appreciation to our top contributors: Blessed Sacrament, United Presbyterian, Illinois Mutual, Midwest Orthopedic, Limestone Township, Pekin Miller Center, and Graceland Life Together Center.⁠ If you have any questions, contact Aleena Wessel, aleenaw@nhpeoria.org, 309-674-1131 ext. 300

Many in our community face hardship all year, which can make the holidays difficult. To help make the holidays special while taking the stress off of local families, we organize an Angel Tree.

How it works:

• Studnets in our Youth Program submit gift wish lists
• Community members and supporters adopt wish lists, purchase gifts, and donate them back to Neighborhood House
• Neighborhood House distributes them to the families in the program before Christmas

Important Dates:

• Last Day to Adopt a Child or Family – 11/21
• Deadline for Gift Donation – 12/11
• Gift Pickup for Families – 12/15

If you are interested in adopting a child or family or have any additional questions, contact Aleena Wessel,
aleenaw@nhpeoria.org, 309-674-1131 ext. 300

Our annual Santa for Seniors program helps fight the loneliness and isolation many homebound seniors face during the holidays by delivering thoughtful gifts to clients in our Meals on Wheels program and partnering facilities.

If you have any questions, you can contact Aleena Wessel,
aleenaw@nhpeoria.org, 309-674-1131 ext. 300

Thanks to our continued partnership with UFS and other local businesses-Erie Insurance, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, AARP Illinois, we are able to carry on this tradition. If you or your business are interested in donating an item to the bags in exchange for sponsorship, please contact the Development office at Development@nhpeoria.org, 309-674-1131 ext. 232

Thank you to everyone who made Food Fight 2026 so successful, and congrats to our winners!

1st Place – Jeff Madden, Slow Hand Craft BBQ
2nd Place – Travis Gasaway, Slow Hand Craft BBQ
3rd Place – Seth Colvin, Suite Fire Bar & Grille
Battle of the Bakers – Pickled Radish Provision Co.
People’s Choice – Jeff Madden, Slow Hand Craft BBQ

For several years, Neighborhood House has proudly sent a team of riders to Iowa to ride across the state. During this time, our dedicated team members have cycled thousands of miles and raised enough funds to provide tens of thousands of meals to the Peoria community. You can join us in supporting our riders and helping feed your neighbors at the link below.

Raise a glass with us at Slow Hand Craft BBQ for Spirits of the Past: Celebrating 130 Years of Impact with Neighborhood House. Enjoy spirited libations, delicious small bites, and great company as we celebrate 130 years of Neighborhood House’s lasting impact on our community.