Life is just not the same right now. No matter where you live or what you do, things are different. While we’ve always been an advocate for supporting our communities, now more than ever is the time we encourage everyone to continue to be there for each other in all the ways that matter.

We believe there’s a direct correlation between our standard of living and our standard of giving. So here at Simantel, we chose to give back. We offered our team members the opportunity to select a charity or organization that is important to them, and we made a donation in their name. There were no limitations to which ones they could choose, so you’ll see that some are right here in Peoria, Illinois, and some are located throughout the country. Some support children, some healthcare and others helping animals.

Regardless, this is only a shortlist of the deserving organizations trying to provide services through this difficult time. If you’re looking for a place to help make an impact, too, here are some ideas.