How the Heart of Illinois United Way Helps the Community

Successful Fundraiser
The Heart of Illinois United Way is a highly successful fundraiser with an outstanding growth in dollars over the past five years. In 2006, we raised $8.525 million for our community.

Community Impact – How the Dollars are Distributed
More than 80 volunteers, representing the diverse population of central Illinois, distribute the dollars raised from the annual campaign. Decisions are based on outcomes addressing four issue areas: youth, families, self-reliance, and health. By moving from program-based funding to measurable results, the HOIUW can provide more accountability to donors.

How the dollars are spent
The Heart of Illinois United Way’s overall expenses, including fundraising and administrative functions, remain constant at 9.7 percent of the total budget. Simply put, that means that 90.3 cents of every dollar collected through the campaign goes directly back to the services and programs of this community.