What if good intentions of helping the poor actually hurts them? Jun 16, 2020

Join us as we have an in-depth conversation with Dr. Brian Fikkert. The coauthor of the global best-selling book “When Helping Hurts”.

We will look at the right approach to poverty alleviation and how COVID-19 has brought new challenges that will be with us into the future. Dr. Fikkert is a global leader in this area and we were honored to have him on the podcast.
Seth major also joins us for the conversation and dig’s deeper into “HERE FOR GOOD”, our neighboring ministry at Dream Center Peoria.
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Visit dreamcenterpeoria.org to help us Impact families living in poverty, starting with kids and youth.
Click to visit areas of impact, below.
DCP STUDENTS
DCP CARES
DCP HOUSING
Also follow along on all social media platforms
Instagram - @dreamcenterpeoria
Facebook - Dream Center Peoria
Twitter - @dcpeoria
Youtube - Dream Center Peoria

MISSION PEORIA 2020 | QUARANTINE EDITION - EXPLAINED Jun 11, 2020

REGISTER AT MISSIONPEORIA.COM
GET QUARANTINE EDITION SERVE SHIRT HERE: https://www.dreamcenterpeoria.org/serveshirt
2020… What a year!

For some, it brought disruption, pain, confusion, heartache, and feeling alone.

But, what if God was in it all?

What if he had designed it to bring clarity and purpose?

Could it be that this generation…. in fact ALL generations, would somehow see that where they lived was where God wanted them to be in this moment in history?

What if God wanted you to dream one size too big?

Normally, 300-400 students would ascend on Peoria to impact 20 different areas of the city. What if God had a bigger plan, a global plan? A plan for you to make a difference where you are.

MISSION PEORIA 2020 will look and feel different, intentional, and global.

We are asking you, students and adults, to take a week and make a difference. The beauty of MISSION PEORIA 2020 is anyone, anywhere, can make an impact. Young people, older people, previous MISSION PEORIA attendees, and people who have wanted to be involved but couldn’t, can now… for FREE. We have taken some of the main elements of MISSION PEORIA and we will bring them to you. We will challenge you in so many ways to do something new and fresh in your home, street, and city. Are you up for the challenge? Each day the MISSION PEORIA team will lead you in devotions, have lunch with you, direct you in ways to do localized service projects, and bring everyone together virtually for MISSION PEORIA NIGHTS. We will even have after parties via ZOOM. We want you to do this individually, or with small groups of friends or youth groups.

It will be a MISSION PEORIA like no other…
REGISTER AT MISSIONPEORIA.COM

MISSION PEORIA GIVES BACK

We will also launch MISSION PEORIA GIVES BACK. This is a way that you can impact Dream Center Peoria by creatively raising money. This will help: provide food, shelter and support for our homeless women and children; provide backpacks and uniforms for Backpack Peoria; bring hope to students in the out of school programs; and bring the love of Jesus to a world that desperately needs Him right now. The goal is to raise $20,200. If 200 students/adults take up the challenge, and each raise $101, then we would hit our goal. If we all do our part, the goal is achievable. This challenge could also be done with small or large groups.

Will you take up the challenge? Register for free today at MISSIONPEORIA.COM, and let us help you make a difference where you live.

an honest conversation on race Jun 03, 2020

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Click to visit areas of impact, below.
DCP STUDENTS
DCP CARES
DCP HOUSING
Also follow along on all social media platforms
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Facebook - Dream Center Peoria
Twitter - @dcpeoria
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Amy Grant Interviewed by Andy King May 28, 2020

A six time grammy winner was a God send to Dream Center Peoria.

In this special edition of the podcast, we sit down with singer, songwriter, author, actress and philanthropist, Amy Grant from her home Nashville, Tennessee. You will hear how God connected our paths to impact people we serve right here in Central Illinois. You do not want to miss this!
LINKS to when Amy was in Peoria at DCP:

Recap video (2012) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AriY8khE3JY

WMBD interview (2012) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0moURWmAy40
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Visit dreamcenterpeoria.org to help us Impact families living in poverty, starting with kids and youth.
Click to visit areas of impact, below.
DCP STUDENTS
DCP CARES
DCP HOUSING
Also follow along on all social media platforms
Instagram - @dreamcenterpeoria
Facebook - Dream Center Peoria
Twitter - @dcpeoria
Youtube - Dream Center Peoria

NEW REALITY - EP15 - BOB WOOLSEY May 21, 2020

Small businesses are the lifeblood of our community.
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Throughout the world locally owned small businesses are hurting big time. Today we talk with Bob Woolsey from Jones brothers jewelers as he shares his heart and passion to see people come out of this time better than they went into it. Bobs charismatic and thought provoking personality will have you seeing that there is Hope in the days ahead.
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Visit dreamcenterpeoria.org to help us Impact families living in poverty, starting with kids and youth.
Click to visit areas of impact, below.
DCP STUDENTS
DCP CARES
DCP HOUSING
Also follow along on all social media platforms
Instagram - @dreamcenterpeoria
Facebook - Dream Center Peoria
Twitter - @dcpeoria
Youtube - Dream Center Peoria

NEW REALITY - EP14 - KRISTY SCHOFIELD May 13, 2020

FROM HOMELESSNESS TO HOPE.
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It’s something that is real and reachable. Today we hear from Kristy who has seen and experienced life from both perspectives. She now dedicates her life to showing people that there is hope in the midst of homelessness.
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KRISTY'S STORY | VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zny37AutARc&t=5s
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Visit dreamcenterpeoria.org to help us Impact families living in poverty, starting with kids and youth.
Click to visit areas of impact, below.
DCP STUDENTS
DCP CARES
DCP HOUSING
Also follow along on all social media platforms
Instagram - @dreamcenterpeoria
Facebook - Dream Center Peoria
Twitter - @dcpeoria
Youtube - Dream Center Peoria

NEW REALITY - EP13 - KETRIC NEWELL May 07, 2020

Peoria, LA, New York City or Nashville. Dream Centers all over the world are making a difference.
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We want you to take a journey with us to Nashville, Tennessee as we connect with Ketric Newell. Ketric runs Teen Dream Center in the heart of Nashville and is also on the pastoral team at Cross Point church. He is seeing incredible results as his team is bringing hope to so many young people. Ketric is a leader of passion and purpose.
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Visit dreamcenterpeoria.org to help us Impact families living in poverty, starting with kids and youth.
Click to visit areas of impact, below.
DCP STUDENTS
DCP CARES
DCP HOUSING
Also follow along on all social media platforms
Instagram - @dreamcenterpeoria
Facebook - Dream Center Peoria
Twitter - @dcpeoria
Youtube - Dream Center Peoria

NEW REALITY - EP 12 - SHELBEY ROBERTS Apr 28, 2020

From TV anchor to tutor + mentor.
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On this episode of the NEW REALITY podcast we will get to know Shelbey, who is a local tv anchor. But off the camera, she’s using her electric personality + skills to be there for the young people we work with through DCP students!

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Click to visit areas of impact, below.
DCP STUDENTS
DCP CARES
DCP HOUSING
Also follow along on all social media platforms
Instagram - @dreamcenterpeoria
Facebook - Dream Center Peoria
Twitter - @dcpeoria
Youtube - Dream Center Peoria

NEW REALITY - EP 11 - ED WILCOWSKI Apr 24, 2020

BEHIND THE SCENES
but making an impact.
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Take a moment to hear from Ed. You may not see him around DCP but many feel his impact. He’s a quiet warrior who volunteers his days in so many areas at Dream Center Peoria. You will love his story and passion to make a difference!
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Visit dreamcenterpeoria.org to help us Impact families living in poverty, starting with kids and youth.
Click to visit areas of impact, below.
DCP STUDENTS
DCP CARES
DCP HOUSING
Also follow along on all social media platforms
Instagram - @dreamcenterpeoria
Facebook - Dream Center Peoria
Twitter - @dcpeoria
Youtube - Dream Center Peoria

NEW REALITY - EP 10 - URSULA TOWNE Apr 20, 2020

VOLUNTEERS CREATE IMPACT
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Bringing work groups to Dream Center Peoria turned into something that Impacted students lives each week. Today we want you to hear Ursula's story as she shares her experience from construction volunteer to mentor and tutor!
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Visit dreamcenterpeoria.org to help us Impact families living in poverty, starting with kids and youth.
Click to visit areas of impact, below.
DCP STUDENTS
DCP CARES
DCP HOUSING
Also follow along on all social media platforms
Instagram - @dreamcenterpeoria
Facebook - Dream Center Peoria
Twitter - @dcpeoria
Youtube - Dream Center Peoria

NEW REALITY - EP 09 - SHERRI ERNST Apr 17, 2020

GIVE MINISTRY BACK.
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It’s crucial for a not for profit to get the importance of this staff core value. We win when volunteers are released into their own strengths and abilities. Today we talk with Sherri, our volunteer + church relations director, about the importance of volunteers being a part of all that is involved in ministry.
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Visit dreamcenterpeoria.org to help us Impact families living in poverty, starting with kids and youth.
Click to visit areas of impact, below.
DCP STUDENTS
DCP CARES
DCP HOUSING
Also follow along on all social media platforms
Instagram - @dreamcenterpeoria
Facebook - Dream Center Peoria
Twitter - @dcpeoria
Youtube - Dream Center Peoria

NEW REALITY - EP 08 - MIKE HASSELBUSCH Apr 13, 2020

The passion from one volunteer is now breaking cycles of poverty in many students lives...
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On this NEW REALITY podcast episode you will hear from Mike who stepped into something that is now impacting so many students lives. He also raised up a whole new team of volunteers who want to use their skills and strengths to see life change in so many young people.
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Visit dreamcenterpeoria.org to help us Impact families living in poverty, starting with kids and youth.
Click to visit areas of impact, below.
DCP STUDENTS
DCP CARES
DCP HOUSING
Also follow along on all social media platforms
Instagram - @dreamcenterpeoria
Facebook - Dream Center Peoria
Twitter - @dcpeoria
Youtube - Dream Center Peoria

NEW REALITY - EP07 - DEBORAH HANNA Apr 08, 2020

It’s not just volunteering...
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It’s who we are. Today on the NEW REALITY podcast we hear from Deborah as she shares her amazing story of how God has challenged her and her whole family to live beyond the church walls. She even shares how she has seen Dream Centers, not just in Peoria, but globally impacting lives. Enjoy!
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Click to visit areas of impact, below.
DCP STUDENTS
DCP CARES
DCP HOUSING
Also follow along on all social media platforms
Instagram - @dreamcenterpeoria
Facebook - Dream Center Peoria
Twitter - @dcpeoria
Youtube - Dream Center Peoria

NEW REALITY - EP06 - SETH MAJOR (LAUNCH OF DCP FOOD) Apr 04, 2020

Partner with "DCP FOOD" starting April 7, as we strive to help families in Central Illinois that may be hit the hardest during this time.
3 STEPS TO HELP:
1. Drive to one of 3 locations
Great Oaks Community Church (Germantown Hills Campus)
Tuesday mornings 10 AM - NOON
Dream Center Peoria (DCP)
Wednesday mornings 10 AM - NOON
Northwoods Community Church (Peoria Campus)
Thursday mornings 10 AM - NOON
2. Drive to the white DCP box truck parked in the parking lot and place BAGGED/BOXED non perishable items into the back of the truck
3. Drive away and know that families in need are being helped during this time.
**DCP staff or a volunteer will be on hand if needing help

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Click to visit areas of impact, below.
DCP STUDENTS
DCP CARES
DCP HOUSING
Also follow along on all social media platforms
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Facebook - Dream Center Peoria
Twitter - @dcpeoria
Youtube - Dream Center Peoria

NEW REALITY - EP05 - CRAIG WILLIAMS + JON ROCKE Apr 02, 2020

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NEW REALITY - EP04 - MR. LES BRAMLEY Mar 30, 2020

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NEW REALITY - EP03 - CHUCK TATE Mar 28, 2020

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NEW REALITY - EP02 - MAYOR JIM ARDIS Mar 25, 2020

We are honored to have Mayor Jim Ardis with us on the NEW REALITY podcast. Listen in as we talk about how COVID-19 is affecting Peoria and how his faith is his anchor during this season!
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DCP STUDENTS
DCP CARES
DCP HOUSING
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Facebook - Dream Center Peoria
Twitter - @dcpeoria
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NEW REALITY - EP01 - CHRISTOPHER CUNGTION SR. Mar 21, 2020

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE 2 | Andy King Mar 17, 2020

Ways to partner with Dream Center Peoria at this time.

The Homeless shelter

Help us feed our homeless guest’s. $250 feeds 100 of our homeless guests each night with a hot dinner. If you or a group want to help with this need, please contact benny.little@dreamcenterpeoria.org who will coordinate dates, times and a choice of restaurant that we will purchase from. Our aim is to use locally owned restaurants that may be struggling at this time.

How to purchase meals:

Contact Benny Little, our food director at benny.little@dreamcenterpeoria.org for dates/times and suggestions
DCP can order it or individuals/groups can order it
DCP can pick up from restaurant or individuals/ group can pick up and deliver to our welcome area of our housing entrance (At this time we can not allow volunteers or groups to help serve the food) All of this will be coordinated with Benny Little

Food can be purchased direct to a restaurant or DCP can purchase the food. Food can be paid for on our give page

$610 is what it costs to run our Homeless shelter each day (after grants we receive)

Family Needs:

30 gift baskets with that will be given out weekly to our after school program families. These are families we work with year round.

20 gift baskets for all the residents who live in Dream Center Peoria in the Village apartments. These are families we work with year round.

Sample list of items:

Macaroni & Cheese/Shells & Cheese

Canned Beef Stew

Canned Ravioli/Spaghetti

Ramen Noodles

Rice-a Roni

Canned Chili with a Box of Macaroni

Tuna Helper with Cans of Tuna

Canned Ham/Turkey/Chicken

Mayonnaise

Crackers

Canned or Packaged Soups

Canned Chicken & Dumplings

Hormel Completes or Campbell’s Ready Meals

Canned vegetables

Peanut butter

Non perishable items.

Toiletries:

Shampoo

Conditioner

Lotion

Female Hygiene Products

Toothbrush & Toothpaste

Disinfectant Wipes

Toilet Paper

Students who need help:

We will have students that still need to carry on with online learning as school is out. Many of our students do not have computers at home and they would normally go to libraries to do online learning.

To better serve these students , we are looking 16 new Chromebooks that will be located as follows:

8 in the Homeless shelter

8 in the after school area

$2000 will help us purchase these Chromebooks.

Amazon list:

We have put together a list of items on our amazon page that will help us in all sorts of ways to better serve the community and the programs we have running. On that page we have items in bulk (shampoos, toothpaste etc) and items that we use in many of our ministries during this time. This list will be updated ongoing.

Amazon page - http://a.co/49DjHWJ

As you can imagine, to run the Dream Center has many costs associated with it. It cost’s $3300 (after grants) a day to keep the Dream Center operating.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE 1 | Andy King Mar 13, 2020

As you can imagine, responding to the coronavirus threat looks a little different for us at Dream Center Peoria. Many of whom we serve are homeless, or are looking for a place like Dream Center to come to for help and direction. So we are having to respond in a different way. Here are some of the things that we will be doing to serve our guests and volunteers with dignity, compassion and purpose:

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1. DCP HOUSING - Our homeless shelter will be open 24/7 for women, children, fathering dads and families. We have sanitation stations throughout the areas and a heightened level of hygiene.

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2. DCP STUDENTS - The governor has closed all schools from March 16th until the end of the month. From March 16th to the 19th, and also March 31st - Project 309 (out of school program) will be open from noon to 4pm each day. There will be mentoring, tutoring, a meal provided, and a whole lot of fun! March 20th -27th is spring break, where we will not have Project 309 (that was already set up, and the students were aware of it). Leading up to April 1st, we will take direction from the city and state authorities on the next steps going into the month of April. All basketball and athletic programs will stop until further notice.

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3. DCP CARES - We are cancelling and postponing any big public activities including: Hope Store will be closed March 21st and April 2nd. Volunteers who serve during the week can still come in and help sort everything that comes in. Rethink Poverty Simulation on March 17th will be cancelled and rescheduled. Small groups and Bible studies will remain open to our guests as they are small, and our guests are already in the building.

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Please stay connected to us on our website dreamcenterpeoria.org and on our social media platforms @dreamcenterpeoria.

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Thank you for your time,

Andy King (@andybrit)

Exec. Director

HERE FOR GOOD - Vision Night with Jonathan "Pastah J" Brooks Jan 07, 2020

ROOTED | The Conversation Sep 21, 2019

THE TIME IS NOW. THE PLACE IS HERE.
more info + tickets: dreamcenterpeoria.org/rooted‬

2019_MP_CHATS | Eugene Daniel Jul 24, 2019

2019_MP_CHATS | Heather Toews Jul 24, 2019

2019_MP_CHATS | Seth Major Jul 22, 2019

The Meaning of MISSION PEORIA Jul 05, 2019

On this episode our Executive Director, Andy King sits down with 2 of our very own Sherri Ernst (Ministry Coordinator), Michelle Luther (Office Manager) for a very fun episode talking about all the preparations taking place for #missionpeoria2019.

Hope for Peoria | Robbie Criss May 24, 2019

On this episode our Executive Director, Andy King sits down with our very own Project 309 Youth Services Coordinator, Robbie Criss.

Andy King Interviews Martin Smith May 10, 2019

On this episode our Executive Director, Andy King sits down with recording artist Martin Smith to talk about life, family and music.
From the groundbreaking band Delirious?, Co-worship Leader with Jesus Culture & Bethel Music, or as a Solo Worship Leader, Martin Smith has been penning songs that bring fresh air to the lungs of the Church. From "Did You Feel The Mountains Tremble?" and "Waiting Here For You" to "I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever" and “Majesty”, ”Gods Great Dance Floor” and ”History Maker," Martin's songs have connected generations and inspired and influenced thousand of people of all ages.

Eli Beltran May 03, 2019

A glimpse into the future Apr 26, 2019

Andy King (Dream Center Peoria, Executive Director) sits down with Brian Uhlenhopp (Dream Center Peoria, Development Director) to talk about the future of Dream Center Peoria.

LOVE PEORIA | Leading up to a movement. Oct 16, 2018

Andy King (Dream Center Peoria, Executive Director) sits down with Brian Uhlenhopp (Dream Center Peoria, Development Director) to talk about the excitement leading up to the LOVE PEORIA event happening next week!

LOVE is a movement. Sep 04, 2018

It’s an exciting one as Andy King (Dream Center Peoria, Executive Director) sits down with Brian Uhlenhopp (Dream Center Peoria, Development Director) to talk about LOVE PEORIA and the movement that is about to begin...

MISSION PEORIA WEEK 2018 | DAY 4 | Nina Escalente-Allen Jul 27, 2018

MISSION PEORIA WEEK 2018 | DAY 3 | Pete Hixson Jul 25, 2018

MISSION PEORIA WEEK 2018 | DAY 2 | John Vanne Jul 24, 2018

MISSION PEORIA WEEK 2018 | DAY 1 | Volunteers That Won’t Go Away Jul 23, 2018

The Introduction Jul 16, 2018

An introduction from our Executive Director, Andy King.