- United Way of Southern Illinois's objective is to change the odds for children and families by focusing on the building blocks to self-sufficiency: education, financial stability, health, and basic needs. - Raising funds remains a key part of what United Way does, but the true measure of success is what is done with those funds, who is partnered with, and how effective the connections are with enriching the lives of those served.

Provides funds for other local organizations. Does not provide direct services to individuals.

The Survivor Repair Fund is fully sustained by the community, and 100% of donations go directly to survivors. This mutual aid fund has moved more than $60,000 directly to survivors since 2020 to help with necessary costs like emergency housing, groceries and medical costs, transportation, rent, and utilities.

Administers Federal grant programs such as: - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). - Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). - Continuum of Care (COC). - Provides grants for social service agency programs and facility improvements that are within HUD guidelines and the city of Bloomington. - Provides funds for the demolition of vacant, deteriorated structures within Bloomington. - Provides funds for rehabilitation on single family owner occupied, income eligible households located within the City of Bloomington Corporate Limits. - Provides funds for infrastructure improvements located in low / moderate income areas - such as streets, curb, gutters, sidewalks, water, and sewer services.

Provides funding to Illinois non-profit organizations that strive to strengthen educational opportunities for children and adults, boost the economic vitality of a community through workforce development, and preserve and restore the health of the environment.

Batavia United Way provides funds to local non-profit organizations in the Fox Valley area that serve Batavia residents.

United Way of McLean County has strategically evolved its approach to work more holistically with area social service agencies and community organizations to address the needs of youth and families. At the heart of UWMC’s approach is to convene the experts, identify coordinated, best-practice solutions, and make investments to achieve real and measurable community impact.

Provides financial assistance to individuals with disabilities and the agencies that serve them in Jo Daviess. The foundation requires the submission of grant applications in order to disburse funds. Immediate need funding requests may be submitted directly to the Executive Director or the Grant/Gifting Chair of the Hope Foundation of Jo Daviess County. Requests for grants must be related, but not limited to: - Health. - Housing. - Transportation. - Education. - Employment.

Funding organization for Grundy County. Does not provide direct services, but coordinates donations and makes grants to other organizations in the community.

Collects and distributes funds to agencies in the following communities in southern Kane and Kendall Counties: - Aurora. - Big Rock. - Bristol. - Hinckley. - Little Rock. - Lisbon. - Millbrook. - Montgomery. - Mooseheart. - North Aurora. - Oswego. - Plano. - Sandwich. - Plattville . - Sugar Grove. - Yorkville. - Geneva. - St. Charles. - Elburn. - Maple Park. - Wasco. - Campton Hills. - Kaneville. - La Fox . Also provides information and referrals to and about United Way funded agencies.

Partners with health and human service non-profits. By uniting service organizations, individuals, businesses, and government, United Way of Eastern LaSalle County addresses the community's most pressing needs.

Community Mental Health Funding Alliance and the local mental health authority in the south Kane County area. INC is a unique partnership of seven township community mental health 708 boards. After passing a referendum for collection of a mental health tax, each township levies this tax upon recommendation of their 708 board. The levies are combined to maximize planning and funding for the residents in all seven townships for mental health, developmental disability, and substance abuse services.

- Assists individuals, businesses, and other non-profit organizations to establish permanent endowment and temporary funds, through gifts and bequests, within the confines of one large foundation. - Foundation funds are used to provide grants to non-profit organizations and scholarships to students within the Fox River Valley, including the Greater Aurora Area and the Tri-Cities.

Provides a wide variety of services to the community, including: - Literacy programs. - Recycle for Sight. - Vision screening. - Community service.

- Illinois Prairie Community Foundation (IPCF) encourages local philanthropy to meet local needs. - Foundation has more than 200 component funds for individuals, families, and non-profit organizations. - Funds include endowments, scholarships, agency and project funds, and donor advised funds. Foundation is working to build strong field of interest endowments in five areas: - Arts and culture. - Health and wellness. - Education. - Youth. - Environment. - Jewish education and life. Earnings from these endowments, other endowments and proceeds from the Annual Campaign are used for annual Community Foundation grants to local nonprofits. - IPCF's Women to Women Giving Circle provides annual grants to nonprofit organizations benefiting local women and children. The public is invited to spring and fall forums to learn about issues that affect local women. - Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) is a program designed to develop leadership and teamwork skills in high school students while they become familiar with the nonprofit sector. Each year, the group develops a grant application, promotes it, reviews applications and recommends grant awards. Applications to join the group are available on the website each fall. - Community Foundation works to strengthen local philanthropy by helping new nonprofits with fiscal management, providing an annual workshop for all nonprofits and by offering nonprofits opportunities to create their own agency endowments within the Community Foundation family. Individuals, families and local businesses may establish Donor Advised Funds at the Foundation to facilitate their charitable giving, and the Community Foundation works with financial professionals to facilitate legacy gifts from trusts and estates to benefit local communities. - IPCF makes it possible for everyone, regardless of wealth or status, to make a real and lasting impact in our community. - Provides a means for people to establish a fund to benefit any charitable purpose they wish or to make a gift to an existing fund, in any amount to provide lasting support for those causes that are important to them.

United Way of Illinois Valley is a volunteer-led organization that invests in critical health and human service programs, coordinates community initiatives to improve lives and strengthen communities. A listing of local services can be found on the website.

- The United Way of Kankakee & lroquois Counties funds over 40 programs at 20 agencies, and the focus of this funding is in the areas of education, income, health, and basic needs. - The agency is governed by a local volunteer board of directors. - United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois counties does not provide direct services or individual assistance. - Also serves as the main contact for Success by 6 of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties.

- United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois Community Impact Fund is divided into five categories in addition to essential services: - Youth Education. - Adult Education and Training. - Health. - Safety. - Information and Referral.

Grants funds to approved non-for-profit partner agencies that provide a variety of human service programs that serve individuals in need throughout greater McHenry County. These programs cover a broad range of services, including 7 key impact areas: - Food Security. - Housing and Financial Security. - Children and Youth. - Physical Health. - Mental Health. - Older Adults (60+). - Advocacy and Support Services.

Conducts fundraising to support local programs and projects to enhance the community and future for the children of Freeport.

Provides funding for local organizations in a campaign model.

Provides educational materials regarding safe sleep, tummy time, and bereavement. Also provides safe sleep training for parents, families, healthcare professional, childcare professionals, childcare providers, law enforcement officials, and first responders. Also offers a safe sleep crib referral program and peer-support bereavement program.

Provides referral support and advocacy for residents, and financial support to programs operated by partner organizations. Focuses on efforts that improve the quality of life for residents. Concentrates on improving: - Education. - Financial stability. - Health. - Helping Knox County residents meet their basic needs.

The mission of United Way is to lead and unite the Rock River Valley in measurably improving lives.

Provides support to four distinct areas of need: - Healthy Community: Programs that address behavioral health and food insecurity. - Youth Opportunity: Programs such as youth development, mentoring, and leadership. - Financial Security: Programs such as workforce training and senior finance/insurance programs. - Community Resiliency: Programs such as crisis support and homelessness prevention. Funding is provided to local agencies and programs that United Way administers, such as Imagination Library, 2-1-1, and RULMD.