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C.E.F.S. Award
Pictured (Left to Right) 2015 Family of Distinction Award recipient Serena Spencer receives plaque from C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation’s Moultrie County Outreach Coordinator Kristy Dawson.

•October 21, 2015•

The Serena Spencer family of Sullivan was recently recognized by the C.E.F.S. Board of Directors as the 2015 Family of Distinction, exemplifying the spirit of hope and success that C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation has offered to all individuals and families during its past 50 years of service. The Spencer family was nominated for the award by the C.E.F.S. Moultrie County Outreach Office staff for the significant strides the family made in the pursuit of self- sufficiency since first seeking help from the agency. The family was also recognized and honored along with other families from across the state by the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies earlier this year in Springfield as one of the outstanding Illinois families for their personal achievements to improve their lives.

According to Chief Executive Officer Paul White, “The Serena Spencer family is a great example of what Community Action programs can do to help a family achieve self-sufficiency.” After being referred by a family member, Spencer came to the C.E.F.S. Moultrie County Outreach office in 2007 seeking assistance and access to community resources to help stretch her income. Over the years C.E.F.S. helped provide the family with assistance through various agency sponsored programs and also provided referrals for other local support. Spencer dealt with many challenges in the past years, but together with C.E.F.S., she worked hard and achieved her goals.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.