Friends who care
Each year, Illini Lodge 17 of the Fraternal Order of Police, provides over 100 children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to attend Camp New Hope. Illini Lodge 17 is home of the University of Illinois Police Officers, Champaign County Sheriff's Deputies, Ford County Sheriff’s Deputies, Fisher, Gibson City, Mahomet, Thomasboro, Paxton and other area sworn officers. They represent over 168 current and retired officers working mostly in the criminal justice system.
Lodge 17 is very active in helping the community. In fact, their motto is "Commitment to Community Service". Their projects in addition to Camp New Hope include providing Christmas meals to families in need.