Tazewell Animal Protective Society (TAPS) Fund
This fund was started in April of 2015 by Gail and Craig Barley in memory of Craig's mother, Patricia Herndon Barley Shreeve.
This endowment fund provides annual funding to the Tazewell Animal Protective Society, located at 100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, IL61554. TAPS is a No-Kill animal shelter that gives dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens a home until permanent homes can be found. They are located in Pekin, Illinois, just outside of Peoria in the Central Illinois area.
Their Mission: TAPS is a shelter of hope for homeless animals. They provide temporary sanctuary and an opportunity for life by bringing companion animals and loving people together.
Their Vision: TAPS brings companion animals together through a comprehensive, holistic adoption center complete with community outreach and education, aggressive spay/neuter, rehabilitation and training programs to ensure a loving partnership for life.
To make a tax-deductible donation to this endowment fund, you can:
Donate by check: Make it payable to Morton Community Foundation and mail it to 135 S First Ave, Morton, IL 61550. Please write “TAPS” on the memo line.
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