United Way Says Thanks for Supporting the Witches Ball

United Way of Effingham County recently held its 2022 United Way Witches Ball.

United Way Chief Professional Officer Emily Hille said, "The event was held in person for the first time since 2019 at the Thelma Keller Convention Center. The Halloween themed event featured dinner, music, silent & live auctions and a costume contest. The United Way of Effingham County Special Events Committee, Board of Directors and I would like to thank the following individuals and businesses that helped make this year’s event a success: Agracel, Jack & Betinha Schultz, Thelma Keller Convention Center, Koerner Distributor, Inc., Lisa’s Pastry Sensations, Siemer Milling Company, McDonalds’s / Linders Limited, LLC, Midland States Bank, Dieterich Bank, Dr. Ryan & Sara Jennings, Cromwell Radio, Effingham Daily News, Public Property Department, Effingham Teutopolis News Report, Kohl’s Cares, Premier Broadcasting, Inc., Schmid Auction Co., Teutopolis Village Employees, Three Z Printing Co., American Fiber, Comfort Suites / Best Western, Culver’s Restaurant, Family Mental Health Support, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, Jeff & Lonni Weis, Kayla Duncan, Kim Beckman, MBI Concrete Construction, Patty Greene, Southtown Car Wash, Ted & Lora Bergfeld, TGI Friday’s, Wal Mart, Wortman Printing, WS Broom & Co., Curt & Peggy Valenti, Cardinal Golf Course, Bahrns Equipment, Effingham New Car Dealer Association, Goeckner Bros., Gopher’s Grill, Washington Savings Bank, Leslie & Joe Eckert, Jansen’s Auto Sales, Lisa Koerner, Steve & Shanta Will, Kendra Scott, Party Worx, ProRehab, Dan Hecht Chevrolet, Effingham Convention & Visitors Bureau, Niebrugge Furniture, Crossroads Bank, Workman Sports and Wellness Complex, Country Financial – Brad Meinhart, Uwe Blab, Tingley Insurance, Wood Creations by Brian Brummer, Fire Station Bar & Grill, John Boos, Effingham Performance Center, Tuscan Hills Winery, Mattoon Country Club, Higgs Welding, Andrew Knizner, Jill Dust, Village Wine & Spirits, Chad Green, Joe’s Pizza & Pasta, Holiday Inn, The Keller Family, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot, Lindsay Wantuck, ServPro, Al’s Electronics, Lake Sara Marina, The Equity, McMahon Meats, Weber’s Jewelry, Stevens Industries, Inc., West & Company, Dean & Colleen Bingham, Solo Stove, Linda & Tim Hemmen, Heartland Dental, Royal School of Cosmetology, Cromwell Radio, Holiday Inn-TK Grille, Burklands Florist & Gifts, J&J Ventures Amusements, Firefly Grill, Roy Schmidt Honda, Troy Greene of Koerner Distributors, Jansen’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Harry’s, The Blacktop, The Office, Dozers, Pyramid Marble, Maxedon Landscaping and RE/MAX Crossroads Realty. Special thanks to the businesses that provided the feature sponsorships: Agracel, Jack & Betinha Schultz, Thelma Keller Convention Center, First National Bank of Waterloo, Lisa’s Pastry Sensations and Oh Snap PhotoBooth Rental. The United Way would also like to thank the following VIP Table Sponsors: Siemer Milling Company, McDonald’s / Linders Limited, LLC, Midland States Bank, Washington Savings Bank, Dr. Ryan & Sara Jennings, Chris Keller, Thelma Keller Convention Center, Koerner Distributor, Inc. and S.T.A.R."

Proceeds from the United Way Witches Ball go toward the 2022 Campaign, which has a goal of $320,000. The United Way of Effingham County funds 19 local health and human service agencies in Effingham County. These partner agencies include: Altamont After School Program, Big Brothers Big Sisters Mid Illinois – Effingham County, Boy Scouts of America – Lincoln Trails Council, Catholic Charities, Child Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois, Effingham County FISH Human Services, Effingham County Search and Rescue, Enduring Freedom Ministries, Family Mental Health Support, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois, Heartland Human Services, Meals on Wheels of CEFS, One Hope United, Senior Services of Effingham County, Sexual Assault and Family Emergencies (SAFE), Stopping Woman Abuse Now (SWAN), Strategic Training & Restoration (S.T.A.R.) and United 40 Mentoring Program.

If you would like to conduct an employee campaign or would like to make a donation to the 2022 Campaign, please call (217) 342-3824 or visit www.effinghamunitedway.org.