Justice and Reconciliation

Peoria Opportunities Foundation and Peoria Partners

Peoria Opportunities Foundation and Peoria Partners

The Peoria Opportunities Foundation was initially established by the Peoria Housing Authority in 1999 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. In 2008, it transitioned into an independent organization. Its purpose is developing affordable housing with emphasis on developing self-sufficiency and economic wealth for low-income families and individuals. The primary mission of Peoria Opportunities Foundation is to be a catalyst for positive change resulting in community revitalization. Peoria Opportunities achieves this goal by both crafting affordable housing solutions and engaging in broad-based community organizing efforts, through Peoria Partners, a community organizing group made up of various entities, including Glen Oak Christian Church, who want to make positive systemic change in the city of Peoria. Peoria Opportunities Foundation’s offices are housed at Glen Oak Christian Church.

Affirming Faith Communities

Affirming Faith Communities

We are lucky to live in a community with many churches that are welcoming, accepting, and affirming of all people regardless of their race, nationality, ethnicity, immigration status, age, marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and physical or mental ability. The Affirming Faith Community of Peoria is a group of interfaith churches and temples from multiple religions and denominations, including us at Glen Oak Christian Church, that work to support one another in our ministries and support the LGBTQIA+ community of Peoria in their needs. The Affirming Faith Community jointly hosts a table at Peoria Pride, plans and leads the Interfaith Worship Service at Pride, helps Peoria Proud and other LGBTQIA+ organizations with events such as Trans Day of Remembrance services or other spiritual events as needed, supports the Bradley Kaleidoscope Center and their LGBTQIA+ group, and participates in other events that meet the shared values of our congregations.