Effingham, IL – December 30, 2025 — The Effingham County Chamber welcomes Angeled Kids: Foster Closet & Resale as a new member. Based in Effingham, Angeled Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children in the foster care system by providing families with clothing necessities and other essential resources.
At their Effingham storefront located at 1704 Banker St., the team behind Angeled Kids works to ease the stress on foster families by offering quality consignment clothing, essential items, and a supportive community environment. Their mission is built on compassion — ensuring every child has what they need to feel valued, cared for, and confident.
Katie Koester, President & CEO of the Chamber, shared, “Angeled Kids mission aligns beautifully with our community’s values of care and connection. By supporting children in foster care and the families who serve them, Angeled Kids strengthens Effingham County in a meaningful way.”
Angeled Kids can be reached by phone at (217) 342-2574, or by email at AngeledKids@outlook.com. Visit their website at AngeledKids.org or follow them on Facebook at @AngeledKidsFosterClosetandResale.
Chamber membership gives your business access to valuable connections, resources, and opportunities designed to help you grow and succeed. To learn more, contact Membership Director Becky Brown at (217) 347-6283 or visit EffinghamCountyChamber.com.
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Pictured (back row left to right): Natalie Hall, Chamber President & CEO Katie Koester, Cassidy Warren, and Chamber Ambassadors Russ Runde (Dieterich Bank) & Lisa Cornell (Midland States Bank)
Pictured (front row left to right): Josie Wallace, Chamber Ambassador Michael Wall (HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Foundation), Cindy Bushue, Teri Smith, and Chamber Ambassador Debbie Womack (First National Bank of Waterloo)
About the Effingham County Chamber
Founded in 1917, the Effingham County Chamber has been a leader in supporting business growth and community progress for more than a century. Today, the Chamber continues to champion local success through advocacy, professional development, and initiatives that strengthen Effingham County’s economy. Learn more at EffinghamCountyChamber.com.