Bill Frist, an American physician, businessman and politician.
For the past 33 years we have been actively preserving the local history of our community and providing educational scholarships for deserving students.
Peoria’s African American Hall of Fame Museum (AAHFM) was formed in 1987 to educate the community about individuals who have made significant contributions to African American history, culture and society.
Each year we recognize individuals who has made significant contributions to the African American history, culture and society.
The Hall of Fame resides within the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Visit us today and celebrate their contributions to the local African American culture and community.
Financial hurdles can be a major barrier for many African American students within our community.
Your tax-deductible donation will help a qualifies scholar start their journey to receiving a quality education from a 4-year university.
Congratulations to our 33 scholarship recipients!
We are so proud of how you all have continued to academically excel in your studies during this time. Continue to do well and finish strong as you start your new educational journey. We would also like to give a very special thank you to CAAR and all of our donors who have continued their commitment to give so that we may continue to give scholarships.
Your support would help fund the education of high achieving students who have already been accepted into a 4 year College or University.
With your tax-deductible donations you can help empower a child by committing to a monthly or one time donation. Your donation will help empower a child from this community and remove the financials barriers that come along with starting their educational journey.
We help high achieving African American students from within the Peoria Public School District #150, Quest Charter Academy, and Bloomington/Normal Schools who have already been accepted into a 4-year College or University with financial support.
We were founded in 1987 by a small group of civic leaders. Since then we have been able to support over 2,000 with scholarships of $1,000+ to start their educational journey.
We work with local schools to find the best students to support. The selected students must already be accepted to a College or University. We then present the scholarship funds directly to their school to help pay for their tuition.
Your donation can help more students go further in their education without having to worry about their finances.
