ANNOUCEMENTS
GATEWAY TO HOPE FOUNDATION
Affective March 2nd, 2025, Southern Illinois Advance GATEWAY TO HOPE FOUNDATION will be promoting our TRUE VOICES PROGRAM to inspire our children to take charge and become true leaders, using their God given talents to inspire others and unify their communities. Through positive self-expression, children will use the talent of Spoken Word/Poetry, Dance, Painting and SONG, sending a positive message to inspire their peers to fight for a commitment toward a better quality of life for each other. To insure such a great endeavor and to honor and promote these children, Southern Illinois Advance is asking for your generous donations, resources, and volunteers. Partner With Us and Join the Fight & Celebration. ALL CHILDREN THAT SIGN UP AND ARE PARTICIPANTS OF OUR TRUE VOICES PROGRAN WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO RECIEVE A CHANCE FOR A SCHOLARSHIP AND GIFTS AND AWARDS, ALSO A CASH PRIZE UP TO $300.00
Youth leaders & Volunteers Are Welcome Any Time; All Rehearsal times Will Begin on Thursdays at 6:30 PM.
Musical Talent: Scouting Starts July 18, 2025, Ages 5 - 12 July 24, 2025, Ages 13 - 18
Dance & Drill Teams: Scouting Starts July 14 , 2025 Ages 5- 18
Artistry(Paintings, Abstract & Drawing): Scouting Starts July 21, 2025 All Ages
Poetry & Spoken Word Are welcome Beginning July 10, 2025, thru September 11, 2025
Contact Coach Portee first for applications registration before participation.
Ardition Location: Community of Faith Church
5208 Meadowland Pkwy
Marion, IL. 62959
Any questions contact:
Coach/Director Greg Portee
618-964-9502 H
618-528-3228 C
Attention: Special Notice click link below.
LOVEFEST 2023
Southern Illinois Advance will be promoting love and unity through our LoveFest 2025, which is an ongoing event and promotion to just spread love from our hearts to yours. The LoveFest will be a free-spirited list of events to encourage youth and others to be kind and respectful of others, also to inspire children to join to volunteer and be a part of something greater than themselves and help give away our LOVE CARE PACKETS.