Congresswoman Budzinski Visits Alton Students

ALTON – Riverbend Head Start & Family Services (RHSFS) is pleased to welcome Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski to our Essic Robinson location on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 2:00 until 2:45 pm. The address is 1802 E. Broadway, Alton, IL 62002. The phone number is (618) 463-5933.

Rep. Budzinski launched her “Valentine’s for Veterans” program in January 2023, encouraging families across Central and Southern Illinois to show appreciation for local veterans by making homemade Valentine’s Day cards. Budzinski will join our Head Start students on January 27th to make Valentine’s Day cards, which will be distributed to veterans throughout the 13th Congressional District. Budzinski previously visited students at our Granite City South location in February 2023, shortly after launching “Valentine’s for Veterans.”

“We are honored to host another visit from Representative Budzinski,” said Gene Howell, RHSFS President and CEO. “We love to support the Valentine’s for Veterans initiative as well as showcase our Head Start program. Rep. Budzinski has been a leader in supporting Head Start on a national level and our agency on a local level. We can't wait for her to have the opportunity to see our mission in motion by meeting the kids and families who benefit from these critically important programs.”

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