Effingham, IL – February 27, 2026— The Effingham County Chamber welcomes Project J4-29 as a new member.
Project J4-29 is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on supporting senior students and school staff as students transition into their next chapter of life. The organization was created to show encouragement and appreciation for students’ accomplishments and the dedication of the staff who help guide them. Their mission centers on recognizing milestones and celebrating the individuals who make a lasting impact in our community.
One of Project J4-29’s primary fundraisers are the creation and sale of custom 2×2 and 2-½ x 3-½ magnets, all made locally in Effingham. In addition to their own fundraising efforts, they partner with other organizations to assist with raising funds for various causes. Examples of their magnet work and past projects can be viewed on their Facebook page.
Project J4-29 can be found on Facebook by searching Project J4-29. Donations may be mailed or dropped off locally at 23 South Lakewood Dr., Effingham, IL 62401, and questions can be directed to ProjectJ429@yahoo.com or by calling 217-722-7111.
For more information about Chamber membership, contact Membership Director Becky Brown at (217) 347-6283 or BBrown@EffinghamCountyChamber.com.
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Pictured (back row left to right): Chamber Ambassadors Debbie Womack (First National Bank of Waterloo), Russ Runde (Dieterich Bank) & Steve Will (Dieterich Bank), and Chamber President & CEO Katie Koester
(front row left to right): Project J4-29 Vice President Mary Zumwalt, Project J4-29 President Catherine Zumwalt, Chamber Membership Director Becky Brown, and Chamber Ambassador Tonya Siner
Not pictured: Project J4-29 Treasurer Laura Koester
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.