The Power of Partnerships: A Look Back at IVCanDO’s 2025 Impact

Something meaningful happens when a community works together.

In 2025, IVCanDO continued to support projects, programs, and partnerships that reflect the strength, resilience, and creativity of the Illinois Valley and surrounding communities. From energy efficiency upgrades to small business support, youth fundraising, and community-led planning, the work carried out this year was rooted in collaboration at every level.

We’re proud to share our 2025 Annual Report, which highlights the impact of that work and the partnerships that made it possible.

👉 Read the full report:
https://ivcdo.org/ivcando-2025-annual-report/

A Year of Community-Driven Impact

Throughout 2025, IVCanDO worked alongside public agencies, nonprofit organizations, local leaders, and residents to advance initiatives that support long-term community well-being.

Key areas of impact include:

Energy & Infrastructure – Improving home safety, comfort, and energy efficiency while supporting local contractors
Business & Economic Development – Providing access to capital and resources for small businesses, including post-fire recovery efforts through the PIER program
Cans for Kids – Turning community recycling into direct financial support for youth-focused organizations
Parks & Recreation – Strengthening shared spaces that connect and serve the community
Community Capacity Building – Supporting local organizations through technical assistance, fiscal sponsorship, and operational guidance
Community-Led Strategic Planning – Grounding long-term development in local voices and priorities

Each of these efforts reflects a shared commitment to strengthening People, Place, and Prosperity across the region.

2025 At a Glance

Behind the stories are the numbers that help tell the scale of the work:

$2.3 million in total revenue stewarded in support of community initiatives
$1.99 million in total expenses directed toward implementation, staffing, and operations
227 residential installations completed
$1.784 million paid to local contractors
$350,000 in PIER grants awarded
$25,913 distributed through Cans for Kids
25 youth-focused organizations supported
10 staff supporting IVCanDO’s work in 2025

These numbers represent not just activity, but investment—into homes, businesses, organizations, and the broader community.

Built on Partnership

The theme of this year’s report, “The Power of Partnerships,” reflects a simple truth: none of this work happens alone.

IVCanDO’s ability to support meaningful projects across the Illinois Valley is made possible through collaboration—with funders, partner organizations, local governments, contractors, volunteers, and community members.

These partnerships bring resources into the region, strengthen local leadership, and ensure that development efforts are grounded in real community needs.

Looking Ahead

As IVCanDO continues to grow, the focus remains the same: building strong relationships, supporting community-led solutions, and creating opportunities that contribute to long-term stability and resilience.

We’re grateful to everyone who contributed to the work reflected in this report and look forward to what we will continue to build together.