Published on August 6, 2026 4:23 pm
Last Updated on August 6, 2026 5:00 pm
Non-Profit LeAnn’s Light Pictured (back row left to right): Chamber Ambassador Clint Holkenbrink (Wabash Communications Co-Op), Chamber President & CEO Katie Koester, Jim Schroeder, Chamber Ambassador Layna Bond (Bond & Associates-American Family Insurance), Chamber Membership Director Becky Brown, and Chamber Operations Assistant Jenny Shelley
Non-Profit LeAnn’s Light Pictured (front row left to right): Courtney Yockey (Effingham Regional Growth Alliance), Chamber Ambassador Tonya Siner (Premier Broadcasting), Kathy Schroeder, Windy Westfall, Chamber Ambassador + Membership Committee Debbie Womack (First National Bank of Waterloo), and Chamber Membership Committee Allison Siner (Dieterich Bank)
The Effingham County Chamber has recognized LeAnn’s Light as its Non-Profit of the Quarter, highlighting a Chamber member making a positive impact throughout Effingham County and the surrounding area.
LeAnn’s Light was created in memory of LeAnn Schroeder Hardiek and continues her legacy of helping others by supporting families affected by cancer. The organization provides gift cards and other assistance to children whose parents or siblings are battling the disease, helping families with some of the everyday needs that can become more difficult during treatment.
Through the generosity of donors, volunteers and community supporters, LeAnn’s Light continues to provide meaningful assistance while honoring LeAnn’s desire to give back and help others.
Learn more about LeAnn’s Light and ways to support its mission at leannslight.com.
