Heart of Illinois United Way

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More than 40,000 people live in poverty in central Illinois.
 

Lend a hand; share your strength; open your heart. That's what it means to LIVE UNITED!

Why the United Way?

The Heart of Illinois United Way...

  • Raised more than $8.611 million in 2009 for vital health and human care programs in central Illinois.
  • Collaborates with 45 partner agencies to fund 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.

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Get Ready for the GEN U Mad Dash! This never-seen-before competitive adventure is a fundraiser for Heart of Illinois United Way!

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