The Diversity Project is a non-profit organization. There is no cost to participants, and the Project relies on donations to provide opportunities and programs for our Scholars.

Donors may specify a specific purpose for their donation, such as training or community outreach.  Donors interested in funding a specific need, should contact the Project Director.

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 2012/2013 project year.
AFL/CIO
Bernie Anderson
Grethe and Don Armstrong
The Attractive Alternative
Laura and Dale Avery

Tom Barger
Ray Berta
The Bloomington/Normal Muslim Community
Karen and Arlen Bohling
Willie Brown

C-Tech
Ginger Campbell
In Loving Memory of Keith Campbell
Casali Waste and Recycling Services
Central Illinois Pediatric Associates
Chicago Style Pizzeria
Dr. James and Michelle Chow
Eddie and Gary Christiansen
Judith and Robert Cole
Janice and Lyndall Cuba

Seeta and Bhaskar Damera
Julia Davis
The Law Offices of Dan Deneen
Paula and Dan Deneen
DePew and Dehn Law Offices
Rusty Depew
Julie and Bob Dobski
Peg Donaldson and Casey Stockum
Dr Steve and Joy Doran
Downs United Methodist Church Good Samaritan Fund

Joe Eades Trucking

First Farmers State Bank
Joyce Fish
Judge Rebecca Foley
Cathy and Jim Franks
Deanna Frautschi and Al Bedell
Kurt Froehlich
Nancy Froelich

Julie Gerke
The Gipson Insurance Agency
Mike Goeken
Rajeev and Pria Goel
Mary and Gary Goveia
Nathan Grojean
Jyotsna and Babu Gupta

Julie and John Hahn
Laurie and Jeff Helms
In Loving Memory of Gerald Holmstrom
In Loving Memory of Irene Holmstrom
Chip and Walter Hughes

Illinois Education Association Region 14

Diane and Gene Jontry

Rita and Arun Khurana
Mayor Brent and Marilyn Kirkton
Dr. Frank and Katy Koe
Mayor Chris Koos
Padma and Suresh Krishna
In Loving Memory of Mrs. Gayatri Kumari

Bloomington/Normal Labourers Local 362
Dee and Don Leonard
Lawrence Liston, D.D.S.
Little Jewels Learning Center
The Livingston, Barger, Brandt and Schroeder Law Offices
Sara Lohr
In Loving Memory of William D. Lohr Jr.

Vickie and Steve Mahrt
McDonalds
Dr. Gary and Connie McGinnis
Melton Trucking
Coach Bob and Margie Metcalf
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael
Steve Miller Builders
Kathy and Jeff Misch
Mollie and Ronn Morehead
Mount Moriah Christian Church
Ken Myszka


Nicor Gas
The Normal Theatre

Denise and Mike O'Brien

Vidyarani and Vijaykumar Patil
Judy Peppers

In honor of Jean and George Ramer
Tari Renner
Judge Charlie Reynard and Judith Valente
Roger Reynolds
Maureen and Neal Roach
Judge Beth Robb and Alan Sender
Cindy and Robin Roberts
Kim and Jose Rojas
Mayor Ron Roth
Rooterman Sewer and Drain Service
Rowe Construction

Seema and Sanjay Saxena
Rebecca and Kevin Schaeffer
James B. Schroeder
Dianne and Mark Schultz
Brenda and Jerry Schwartz
Elizabeth and Arthur Schwartz
Jan and Jeff Schwartz
Barb and Warren Seagran
Sewa International
Archana and Chandra Shekara
Dorothy Siebert
Neelima and Shailendra Singh
Mayor Jay and Theresa Smithson
The Snyder Family Foundation, NFP
Jean and Jack Snyder
Nancy and Steve Snyder
State Representative Keith Sommer
Janiece and Dean Stanger
Peggy and Larry Stark
State Farm Insurance
Mayor Steve and Linda Stockton
Bev and Don Swanlund

Tove and Steve Thomas
Erica Thurman
Times Past Inn
Karen and Steve Timmermann
Bina and Krishna Todi
True-Line Wire Guidance
Maggie and Steve Tung
The Law Office of Mercer Turner

Unit Five Education Association