Heart of Illinois United Way

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Why the United Way?

The Heart of Illinois United Way...

  • Raised more than $9.744 million in 2008 for vital health and human care programs in central Illinois.
  • Collaborates with 47 partner agencies and funds 104 programs that focus on issues affecting youth, families, self-reliance and health.
  • Allocates funds carefully to address a broad range of community needs while monitoring programs to ensure efficient operations.
  • Brings together business, labor, government, health and human service to make a real difference in our community.
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Founded in 1921...

the Heart of Illinois United Way brings together people from business, labor, government, health and human services to address our community's needs. We serve Marshall, Peoria, Putnam, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford Counties.

Our Mission

is to increase the organized capacity of the people in Central Illinois to care for one another.

In the News

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The Heart of Illinois United Way announced results of its 2009 Campaign, which raised a total of $8,611,068.

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