Brian Sylvester

Organizations receiving donations are Black Lives Matter, Boys & Girls Club, Central Illinois Foodbank, Garvey Tubman Center, Helping Hands of Springfield, PBJ Springfield, Senior Services of Central Illinois, and Springfield Immigration Advocacy Network. Springfield, IL (January 11, 2026) While CORAL has always attempted to give back to the community as much as it can and 2025 proved to be a year of many donations to organizations and events on a record level.  As many may know, the past...

Springfield, IL (November 22, 2025) For over 40 years, the LGBTQ community has gathered for Thanksgiving sponsored by many organizations that existed at those times.  For the past several of those years, CORAL has proudly carried on that tradition and this year was no exception. With turkey, ham, and all the favored dinner side dishes and desserts, about 60 people joined in the festivities this year.  Before dinner, Jon Borman of MCC Church blessed the meal and while everyone enjoyed the...

Springfield, IL (November 12, 2025) CORAL held their third coffee klatch with the Springfield Police department on Wednesday, November 12 th from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Golden Hour Bake House to bring together members of the community and law enforcement to converse in an open and constructive atmosphere.   CORAL wishes to thank Police Chief Joseph Behl for assisting with setting these meetings together and being present to engage in these conversations.