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The generosity of billionaire MacKenzie Scott has reached Peoria, as Goodwill of Central Illinois and Easterseals Central Illinois are among the recipients of her nearly $4.2 billion in donations.
Goodwill announced it received a $5 million gift, while Easterseals did not specify how much it was given.
“To say we are honored by this significant gift is an understatement,” Goodwill of Central Illinois President and CEO Don Johnson said in a news release. “It means so much to be selected for who we are and how we serve the community.”
In a statement, Easterseals Central Illinois President and CEO Steve Thompson said its gift will help the agency’s efforts to empower children with disabilities.
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