Community Organizations
Community Organizations
AM-VETS
AM-VETS stands for Assistance to American Veterans. Contact Nelson B. Miller, 618-498-7985, for more information. |
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AAUW) AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. The above link is for Illinois. |
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Your local American Cancer Society office is your source for the most relevant information to help guide you. |
CITY OF JERSEYVILLE |
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION/Dr. Silas Hamilton Chapter |
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS)108 S. State St., Jerseyville Ph: 618.498.9561 TDD: 618.498.3028 |
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & CONSERVATIONNRCS provides farmers, ranchers and forest managers with free technical assistance, or advice, for their land. Common technical assistance includes: resource assessment, practice design and resource monitoring.
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GIRL SCOUTS/Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois(GSSI)
Call 800.345.6858 for more information. |
HOME AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION The Illinois Association for Home and Community Education enhances the lives of individuals and families through quality educational programs and experiences encouraging responsible leadership and service to the community. |
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Region IV Office - West Central Illinois. For all inquiries, please contact: Pere Marquette State Park at 618-786-3323 |
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT ON AGING The Illinois Department on Aging helps older adults live independently in their own homes and communities. |
ILLINOIS STATE LIBRARY The Illinois State Library provides leadership in information access and supports essential and collaborative library and literacy services. |
ILLINOIS VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation (IVEDC) was established in 1966 in order to provide a better focus of all available private, local, state and federal resources toward helping low-income and other disadvantaged individuals and families to obtain the skills, knowledge, motivation and opportunities to become more self-sufficient. |
IMPACT CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING IMPACT CIL promotes pride and respect for people with disabilities by sharing the tools that are necessary to take control of one’s own life. IMPACT CIL advocates full community participation, with supports, of all citizens. |
JERSEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL |
JCH WELLNESS CENTER Located at 412 Maple Summit Road, the JCH Wellness Center is here to assist in keeping you healthy and well. |
JERSEY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 100 |
JERSEY COUNTY AGAINST DRUGS The Jersey County Drug Coaliton (JCAD) was developed in response to JCHD receiving a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services. Contact: Rita M. Robertson, SAPP Grant Coordinator/JCAD Coalition Leader at 618.498.5527 or rita.robertson@jersey100.org Commonly Abused Drugs Chart |
JERSEY COUNTY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION The Jersey County Business Association was created in July 2004. As your local Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation, it is our distinct pleasure to work with all of our members, large and small; industrial, professional and retail; public, private and non-profit. |
JERSEY COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION For additional information on the Jersey County Fair, please call 618-498-5848 or 618-535-5142 or 618-535-0217. |
JERSEY COUNTY FAMILY VIOLENCE & PREVENTION COALITION The JCFVPC encourages everyone in Jersey County to become more aware of what you can do if you suspect something is wrong. Call the DCFS Hotline: 1.800.252.2873. |
JERSEY COUNTY FARM BUREAU
Daniel P. Schetter : President; Stephanie Knittel : Manager. Phone: (618) 498-9576
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JERSEY COUNTY GOVERNMENT The County Officials of Jersey County are committed to providing the highest quality services in a fiscally responsible manner to promote the health, safety and general welfare of all Jersey County residents. Our guiding principles will be honesty and integrity, community service, fiscal responsibility, and respect for others. |
JERSEY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Jersey County Health Department is committed to enhancing the quality of life for Jersey County residents by reducing morbidity and mortality through the prevention and/or control of disease, provision of public and professional education, and coordination and/or provision of care. |
JERSEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Jersey County Historical Society is a non-profit organization, located in beautiful southwestern Illinois, dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing historical artifacts, records and family genealogies from Jersey County’s rich past. Its three-acre site includes the Cheney Mansion, Lone Star School, McAdams and Plummer log cabins and Union Forest Church, as well as a genealogy research center and a museum that includes a transportation room, seven domestic rooms, a brides' room, and a military room. The Flautt Addition of our museum houses many interesting artifacts and collections, including an extensive collection of Native American relics and a mammoth bone and tooth. |
JERSEY COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY Office located at 505 Horn Dr, Jerseyville, IL 62052 Phone: (618) 498-9516 |
JERSEY COUNTY SOIL & WATER (STATE OF IL) Contact: Jeff Blackorby, Conservationist, 618-498-3712. The SWID & NRCS personnel work closely together to provide technical assistance to private landowners and units of government in planning and installing conservation, conduct soil surveys, providesdemonstrations/presentations to a variety of audiences, including conservation days and career days. |
JERSEY COUNTY STREET MACHINE ASSOCIATION Dedicated to the restoration and care of all street machines and customs. Contact: (618) 407-6270 |
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Located at 307 North State Street, Jerseyville. Contact: 618.498.5114 |
Lewis & Clark Community College ADULT EDUCATION It's never too late to further your education. Whether you're thinking about going back to school to earn your GED®, learn English as a Second Language, or to get training for a new career, Lewis and Clark has a program for you. 1-800-YES-LCCC |
Lewis & Clark Community College DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC $28 flat fee includes all exams, X-rays and preventive services (cleaning, sealants, fluoride, etc.) Appointment days and times vary each semester, so interested patients are asked to call the clinic at (618) 468-4463 for more information or to schedule a screening appointment. |
LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL 2015-2016 Club President: Dennis Ford. Meetings:1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 12:00 PM at the Redbird Deli & Ice Cream Parlor, 109 South State St, Jerseyville
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MOOSE LODGE None in Jerseyville; the closest is located at 526 E Delmar Ave, Godfrey, IL 62035 Contact: Phone: (618) 462-0950
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OASIS WOMENS CENTER Located at 108 South Arch Street, Jerseyville. Contact: 618-498-9561 |
OMBUDSMAN Long-term care ombudsmen are advocates for residents of nursing homes, board and care homes and assisted living facilities. |
PRAIRIE COUNCIL ON AGING Prairie Council on Aging is a multi-faceted agency whose purpose is to provide an array of services to persons sixty and over, with emphasis on those persons who have greatest social need or greatest economic need, to help them stay in their own homes, independently for as long as possible, safely. |
PROJECT READ Project READ matches trained community volunteers with interested learners. Contact the Adult Education Office (618) 468-4141 for more information. |
REBEKAHS (RUBY REBEKAHS) The Rebekah’s are a Fraternal Order, as well as a Service Organization. |
RED CROSS/Southwestern Illinois Chapter Your local Southwestern Illinois Chapter was originally chartered in 1917 and has been providing American Red Cross services locally for over 95 years. The Chapter is located at 1639 Main Street, Alton, IL 62002. The Southwestern Illinois Chapter serves residents in the counties of Madison (excluding Tri-Cities), Bond, Calhoun, Clay, Cumberland, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper and Jersey and Collinsville Township. |
ROTARY CLUB OF JERSEYVILLE The Jerseyville Rotary Club’s motto is ‘Service Above Self,’ and evidence that our club has lived this motto is visible in the city park we renovated, the local students that have benefited from our awards, and the international work we’ve done, especially the water project we sponsored in the Philippines. |
ROYAL NEIGHBORS OF AMERICA, CHAPTER #00146 |
SALVATION ARMY FAMILY STORE There is no local store in Jerseyville, but there is one in Granite City, IL and one in Florissant, MO. |
SALVATION ARMY FOOD PANTRY Located at 403 E County Rd, Jerseyville, IL 62052 Contact: Paula Baumgartner, manager, at 618-498-6669. Store Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from noon - 4:00 p.m. |
SCHOLARSHIPS, LOCAL Anna M. Guilander Educational Scholarship -- contact FirstBank at 618.498.2151 Calvin Whitlock and Edith Catt -- contact Jersey State Bank at 618.498.6466 Grimes Fund, Cornwell, and Whilena Little -- contact Marilyn Rogers at the ROE 618.498.5541 Beaty Scholarship Program -- contact the First Presbytarian Church of Jerseyville at 618.498.5423 JCHS Foundation Scholarships -- contact the Jersey Community High School Guidance Office at 618.498.5521 |
FRIENDS OF THE JERSEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Supports the Jerseyville PL's collection development and programming; conducts a semiannual book sale in April and October as well as the perpetual book sale that we have each day that we are open. Main sorters are Wanda Ridenbark and Terry Wood. Contact the Library at 618.498.9514 with any questions. |
SHRINERS OF NORTH AMERICA Closest location is The Moolah Shriners at 12545 Fee Fee Road, St. Louis, MO 63146; Phone (314) 878-6301. |
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION CLUB Sons of The American Legion members include males of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the U.S. military and were eligible for American Legion membership. |
STATE OF ILLINOIS DHS JERSEY COUNTY FAMILY COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER |
TIRED IRON ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULLING ASSOCIATION |
TRI-COUNTY ANTIQUE CLUB The Tri-County Antique Club was formed to promote the appreciation of agricultural history, through the restoration and preservation of antique, vintage and classic automobiles, gasoline and oil engines, gas and steam tractors, farm machinery and other equipment of historical value, and making these available for public viewing. Contact: Rita Robertson 535-0107 |
UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS, INC United Way of Greater St. Louis serves 16 counties in Illinois and Missouri with a population of nearly 3 million people. We unite people of different backgrounds and interests in an effort to strengthen health and human services in Missouri and Illinois. The Southwest Illinois Division covers Jersey County; its offices are located at 707 Berkshire Blvd., Suite 270, East Alton, IL 62024. Phone: (618) 258-9800 |
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION University of Illinois Extension in the Christian-Jersey-Macoupin-Montgomery Unit is the link between University of Illinois Extension and YOU. Jersey County Office: 201 W. Exchange St. Suite A, Jerseyville, IL. Phone: 618-498-2913 Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 8 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4:30 pm and Thursday 8 am to 12 pm |
USDA, JERSEY COUNTY FARM SERVICE AGENCY USDA Service Centers are designed to be a single location where customers can access the services provided by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Rural Development agencies. Located at 604 E FRANKLIN, JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052-2400. Contacts: Mitch Zipprich, County Executive Director, and Chery Canavan, Farm Loan Manager at 618.498.6836. |
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW) Post 4528 Jersey County Post, Quartermaster: Richard Cullen and Commander: William Robeen. Contact: (618) 581-2190 Meetings: 6:00 PM 3rd Thursday of each month at 117 W Prairie St, Jerseyville, IL. |
WEST CENTRAL CHILD CARE CONNECTION West Central Child Care Connection is a resource and referral agency dedicated to supporting children, families and the child care community by promoting options in accessibility, affordability and quality care. Contact: 1-800-782-7318 |