A Community for Well-Being
Five Points Washington was created through collaborative efforts of five individual organizations, including the Washington District Library, Washington Community High School, Washington Park District, City of Washington, and Washington Area Community Center. Each organization has a community-focused mission, and together they form an unprecedented community consortium. By uniting their offerings under the same roof, they created a destination unlike any other – providing dozens of one-of-a-kind opportunities for individuals while working together to make Central Illinois a better place to live.
Our Story
Five Points Washington is a one-of-a-kind gathering place where we can grow as individuals and a greater community. It’s where a future musician performs on a theater stage for the first time. Where a senior citizen builds relationships, stays active, and connects. Where a promising actor performs their first scene in front of 1,000 people. Where a youngster learns to put their face in the water — and where years later sets records on the high school swim team. Where we can celebrate life’s milestones — from a first birthday to a wedding. Five Points is where we gather to do business and share ideas that will strengthen our communities and future generations. Where we experience arts and culture and are educated and entertained. Where we can develop a healthy lifestyle through fitness and staying active or regain strength through training programs. And it’s where community gathers in times of celebration and in times of need. Five Points is about you as an individual, and it’s about us as a community. Born from collaboration, Five Points was created for each of us — and for all of us.
Your Story
Five Points Washington, Swim Instructor
"I started lessons as a little kid, to an advanced swimmer, and now I'm teaching those skills to kids. One day I think it'd be really cool if the lessons that I've taught, do a similar path as me, come back and teach here and then the cycle just keeps on repeating."
Five Points Washington, Member
"Five points has helped me achieve my goals in many ways and I love the people. Because we come at the same time each day, my husband and I, we see many of the same people and even if it's just a smile its just the hey we're here we're doing this together.“
Washington High School, Alumni
"Theater has been one of the ways I have been able to come out of my shell and kind of express myself in a different sort of way than I normally do. I come to Five Points because there really is a great sense of community here. They care about the people that are around here.”
Generational Impact Circle
The Generational Impact Circle are the leading annual donors of Five Points Washington. They give annually to support our vision and dedication to be a community for well-being for generations to come. Your commitment to the Generational Impact Circle represents an investment in fostering wellness, performing arts, celebration and strengthening connections within our community.
When you donate to the Washington Area Community Center you are supporting a local non-profit, 501(c)3 charitable organization that is dedicated to being a community for well-being. Donations to the Washington Area Community Center are tax deductible and help people right here in your community.
The future of Five Points Washington is in your hands and your donation ensures Five Points Washington will serve your local community for generations to come.
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