$1,436,650
Beardstown
$446,000
The JBS Soccer Complex provided recreational activities for youth and adults to enjoy. The $446,000 investment includes bathrooms, concession stands, lights, turf, a scoreboard, and handicap accessibility.
Beardstown
$310,000
As a river town, having a full-service marina area meant enhanced quality of life for residents and served as a tourism draw for the community. Specifically, JBS USA’s $310,000 portion of the $1 million total budget allowed for the addition of camping spots in the high-water area, cottages for rent, a playground, gazebos, and rescue equipment—making it a much-improved attraction in Beardstown. Overall, the project also included improved boat access, additional camping spots, restrooms, a pavilion, and a kayak launch.
Beardstown
$185,650
JBS USA invested $185,650 to renovate Beardstown’s existing river walk and add a public mural downtown. This project enhances the area’s appeal for both residents and visitors, creating a more vibrant and welcoming community space.
Beardstown
$145,000
Beardstown’s downtown square received a facelift to make it more attractive for community members and visitors. The square is used for a variety of festivals, parties, and parades in town. This investment strengthened the cultural and community gathering potential by making the square more comfortable, attractive, and user-friendly for residents and visitors through updated benches and lighting, new planters, a fountain, a PA system, and more.
Beardstown
$125,000
JBS USA’s $125,000 investment in the Beardstown Food Pantry supported its mission of serving local families in need. The funds were used to purchase essential equipment including shelving systems, coolers, freezers, tables, counters, shopping carts, and baskets. A portion of the donation also helped stock the pantry with food.
Beardstown
$115,000
A JBS investment of $115,000 provided the Beardstown School District with scoreboards for all indoor and outdoor sports activities, an updated main school message board, and a new community message board for the school’s Positive Behavior Reinforcement Program. A portion of the investment also included a cash donation to support the school’s food pantry.
Beardstown
$50,000
A JBS gift of $50,000 provided access to an outdoor Wi-Fi hotspot area available after library hours, updated the computer lab with higher-powered computers and improved internet access, and added new furniture for a study nook used daily by local individuals.
Beardstown
$30,000
A JBS gift of $30,000 revitalized Beardstown’s entry points by installing new welcome signage. Previous entrance signs were outdated, crooked, dilapidated, and required frequent repairs.
Beardstown
$30,000
JBS USA contributed funding to enhance Nate’s Park in Beardstown, IL, helping create a welcoming space for families and children to gather, play, and enjoy the outdoors. Including signage to direct community to park entrance.
