/ An Engine for Ministry
Wilber exists to use our gifts to make a positive impact in the lives of those around us. Here are some of the charities we partner with to see that vision become a reality.
Some of our best memories were made at camp. We support our team members who dedicate their summers to these life-shaping experiences, and proudly send our own kids to discover what they're made of.
Breakaway Summer Camp is a family retreat designed to provide relaxation, recreation and spiritual renewal for the disability family. Families impacted by disabilities enjoy a week filled with pampering, water activities, arts & crafts and many recreational options.
Camp Chetek is a Christian camping ministry located in north-western Wisconsin. We run events year round, with retreats in the fall, winter, and spring, and our main camping season in the summer.
Camp Good News is a non-denomination Bible-centered mission whose purpose is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and to establish them in the Word of God and in a local church for Christian living.
Little Galilee creates opportunities for campers to engage with Jesus. Experience premium activities in a fun, gospel-focused, distraction-free camp experience that both you and your students will love.
Scioto Hills is a year-round camp located on 200 acres in the Appalachian foothills in southern Ohio. We offer a variety of summer camps for all ages including family camps, 15 different age-appropriate retreats and services for church, school or other ministry guest groups during the school calendar.
Wilber exists to use our gifts to make a positive impact in the lives of those around us. Here are some of the charities we partner with to see that vision become a reality.
Offering compassionate support and essential resources to individuals and families facing unplanned pregnancies. Our dedicated team provides free services such as counseling, education, and material assistance to empower individuals to make informed decisions. Together, we nurture hope and promote healthy futures for both parents and their children.
The Boys and Girls Club empowers youth by providing a safe and supportive environment where they can explore their interests and develop essential life skills. Through a range of programs focused on academic success, character development, and healthy lifestyles, we inspire young people to reach their full potential.
Nexus Church in Bloomington, IL, is a welcoming community dedicated to fostering spiritual growth and meaningful connections. We strive to create a vibrant space where individuals can experience hope, find purpose, and engage in transformative worship. Together, we seek to impact lives and share love through service and fellowship.
Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Midwest Food Bank (MFB) is a faith-based non-profit organization that provides food to over 2,200 other non-profits, such as food pantries and shelters, to alleviate hunger and malnutrition both locally and globally.
Eternal Vision is a unique ministry that combines teaching, preaching, and personal discipleship of Christians in the area of Biblical stewardship with the building of ministry endowments that provide permanent financial assistance for Christian schools, colleges, camps, and other ministries.
Faith in Action believes in the potential for transformation – of people, institutions, and of our larger culture – and the power of people of faith to lead this transformation. We believe in a society free of economic oppression, racism and discrimination in which every person lives in a safe and healthy environment, is respected and included, and has agency over the decisions that shape their lives.
CCA is dedicated to the teaching and training of every student. Our goal is to lead every student to do their best while teaching them to do all things with excellence. With rigorous academics and appropriate expectations, CCA students succeed in the classroom and in life. CCA has the unique ability to help each student with difficult areas. Small class sizes allow students to receive individualized help when needed.
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization with the mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering during emergencies by mobilizing volunteers and donors. It provides disaster relief, blood donation services, training in health and safety, and services to the U.S. military and their families.
A faith-based organization which provides age-appropriate live theatre opportunities both onstage and backstage workshops and service projects for all CAST members. CAST is for students age 8-18 living in or around the Bloomington-Normal area. Homeschool, private school, or public school students welcome.
Joshua Tree Ministries is a non-profit childcare center in Bloomington-Normal serving children who have faced or are in danger of facing hardship and trauma – offering quality childcare, before-after school programs, and wrap-around family support. Our heart is to partner with children and families and begin to encourage, guide, and train them to grow and thrive, breaking the grasp of generational poverty.
Oasis Community Outreach exists to extend the extraordinary, generous grace of Jesus to our neighbors by treating individual needs with dignity and respect. We make an impact by providing free food and clothing to the Bloomington-Normal community.
Salem4Youth is a faith-based residential ranch and program in Flanagan, Illinois, founded in 1896, that helps boys ages 12-17 and their families in crisis through academics, vocational training, biblical and family counseling, and structured living to facilitate spiritual growth and family restoration.
Central Baptist Theological Seminary is a Christian graduate-level educational institution that has been preparing leaders for ministry. The seminary's mission is to equip leaders to seek God, shape the church, and serve humanity and creation.
Team MetalCow Robotics (FRC Team 4213) is a 4-H SPIN Club from Bloomington, Illinois that participates in the FIRST Robotics Competition. The team aims to promote science, technology, and engineering in McLean County by providing students with experiential learning opportunities to build robots and develop skills in business, marketing, coding, manufacturing, and mechanical design
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation connects generosity to local impact by stewarding resources, cultivating partnerships and fostering equity across our region. We empower individuals, families and organizations to create meaningful change — today and for generations to come.
Ramsey Solutions offers comprehensive financial literacy programs for adults, students, and businesses that emphasize commonsense principles and behavior changes. Founded by financial expert Dave Ramsey, the core message focuses on budgeting, eliminating debt, and building wealth through a series of "Baby Steps”.
