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C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation recognized the Serena Spencer family of Sullivan with the 2015 Family of Distinction Award. Pictured (Left to Right) Serena Spencer receives plaque and certificate from C.E.F.S. Board Chairperson Jean Finley.

June 3, 2015

As part of National Community Action Month, C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation recently honored a local family for their personal achievements demonstrating the fact that community action helps people and changes lives. The Serena Spencer family of Sullivan was recognized at the May C.E.F.S. Board of Directors meeting as the 2015 Family of Distinction for exemplifying the spirit of hope and success that C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation offers to all families in its mission to provide opportunities for people through education and support to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency.
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 their 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 on May 3 by the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies in Springfield as one of the outstanding Illinois families for their personal achievements to improve their lives.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.