Decatur’s Shemilah Outreach Center Faces Imminent Closure Due to Funding Shortfall

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A vital community program in Decatur is at risk of shutting down unless it receives immediate support from the public.

For six years, the Shemilah Outreach Center has served as a crucial sanctuary for students throughout Decatur. Executive Director Shemuel Sanders revealed the organization is currently facing a financial shortfall. Typically, this period marks the influx of grant funds and donations, but this year, the anticipated support has yet to materialize.