What's At Risk?
• Student mentorship opportunities
• Locally produced TV programs
• Local newscasts and features
• Community engagement activities
What You Can Do To Help
BECOME A MEMBER TODAY
Membership dollars are the most reliable source of funding for public broadcasting. If you're not a member, join today. If you're already a member, help us save time and money by signing up for EFT deductions. Call (618) 453-4287 for more information on transitioning from a credit/debit card to EFT.
GET INFORMED
Learn about the changes coming to public broadcasting in our region based on gaps in state and university funding.
SPEAK UP & SPEAK OUT
If you have concerns about cuts to WSIU's funding, make sure your voice is heard! Write a letter, call, or email your state legislators and SIU leadership and share with them how important WSIU Public Broadcasting is to you and your community. Your voice can make a difference.
SHARE THE BADGE ONLINE
Tell others about the good work we've been doing in the community! Share the GrowWSIU badge online on Facebook & Twitter! Right-click the graphic above and select "Save Image As" to save a copy to use on social media. Share your positive experience with WSIU and post the badge. Tag your post with our #GrowWSIU
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Times are tough in Illinois and many organizations are feeling the strain from the ongoing budget stalemate. Considering the dramatic decline in funding for non-profits and other organizations like WSIU, we are counting on local businesses and viewers and listeners like YOU to help us fill in the gaps.
Membership dollars are the most reliable source of funding for public broadcasters. WSIU depends on YOUR financial support to continue bringing you the thought-provoking and insightful programming WSIU, PBS and NPR are known for.
HOW WE'RE FUNDED

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Traditionally, universities have played a role in supporting educational stations like
WSIU, and over the years, community support was added to
the mix, creating the proverbial “three-legged-stool” that supports
public broadcasting to this day.
WSIU is a quintessential example of this type of partnership.
WSIU’s $3.5-million in operating funds are derived from three primary
sources: your gifts (local viewers/listeners and program underwriters),
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting - CPB (federal), and SIU
(state), in nearly equal parts.
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