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You can help foster kids by donating new backpacks as a part of State Representative Dave Severin's Backpacks for Buddies program. To learn more, browse to: https://repseverin.com/backpacksforbuddies/
The United Way of South Central Illinois is hosting a Casino Night on February 19, 2022 in Mount Vernon.
To learn more call 618-242-8000, or browse to: https://www.facebook.com/events/460814115601703?ref=newsfeed