The Diversity Project is a non-profit organization. There is no cost to participants. The Project relies on donations to provide opportunities and programs for area students.

Donors may specify a specific purpose for their donation, such as training or community outreach.  Donors can contact the Project Director if they are interested in funding specific needs.

Donors are recognized on our web site, unless they choose to remain anonymous.  To donate, make checks payable to "The Diversity Project" and mail to:

McLean County Diversity Project
c/o Jeff Schwartz
P.O. Box 58
Downs, Illinois 61736

Thank you to the following donors for funding our 2011/12 Project year.

Bernie Anderson
Grethe and Don Armstrong
The Attractive Alternative, Mount Moriah Christian Church
Tom Barger
Ray Berta
Janice and Scott Bettisch
Karen and Arlen Bohling
Willie Brown
Ginger and Keith Campbell
Casali Brothers Waste & Recycling Services
Dr. James and Michelle Chow
Dr. Michael and Debra Cochran
Judith and Robert Cole
C-Tech
COUNTRY Financial
Patti and Mike Davidson
Julia Davis, Attorney at Law
Paula and Dan Deneen
Rusty DePew, Attorney at Law
The Law Office of DePew and Dehn
Julie and Bob Dobski
Peg Donaldson and Casey Stockum
Dr Steve and Joy Doran
The Downs United Methodist Church
Joe Eades Trucking
First Farmers State Bank
Joyce Fish
Laurie and Ron Fitzwater
Judge Rebecca Foley
Cathy and Jim Franks
Deanna Frautschi and Al Bedell
Kurt Froehlich
Nancy Froelich
The Gipson Insurance Agency
Myra and George Gordon
Mary and Gary Goveia
Julie and John Hahn
Sue and Chip Henrichs
In Loving Memory of Irene Holmstrom
In Loving Memory of Jerry Holmstrom
Illinois Education Association, Region 14
Diane and Gene Jontry
Bill Kemp
Mayor Brent and Marilyn Kirkton
Mayor Chris Koos
Suresh Krishna’s State Farm Good Neighbor Grant
The Livingston, Barger, Brandt and Schroeder Law Offices
Sara Lohr
In Loving Memory of William D. Lohr, Jr
Vickie & Steve Mahrt
Rebecca and Daniel Marcotte
Dr. Gary and Connie McGinnis
McLean County Indian Association
Melton Trucking
Coach Robert and Margie Metcalf
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael
Steve Miller Builders
Kathy and Jeff Misch
Ken Myzska
Nicor
Judy Peppers
Tari Renner
Judge Charlie Reynard and Judith Valente
Roger Reynolds
Maureen and Neal Roach
Judge Beth Robb and Alan Sender
Mayor Ron Roth
Rowe Construction
Sam's Club
Rebecca and Kevin Schaefer
James B. Schroeder
Dianne & Mark Schultz
Brenda and Jerry Schwartz
Elizabeth and Arthur Schwartz
Barb and Warren Seagran
Dorothy Siebert
Mayor Jay Smithson
Snyder Development
Snyder Family Foundation, NFP
Nancy and Steve Snyder
State Representative Keith and Deb Sommer
Janeice and Dean Stanger
Peggy and Larry Stark
Stark Excavating
State Farm Insurance
Mayor Steve and First Lady Linda Stockton
Bev and Don Swanlund
Tove and Steve Thomas
True Line Wire Guidance
The Law Office of Mercer Turner
Unit Five Education Association
Nancy and Jerry Wisted