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The Heart of Illinois United Way brings together people from business, labor, government, health and human services to address community needs in Marshall, Peoria, Putnam, Stark, Tazewell & Woodford Counties in Illinois.
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  • Celebrating 100 Years of Community Impact Founded October 18, 1921, and with our first fundraising campaign in January 1922, the Heart of Illinois United Way is celebrating 100 years of community impact this year.
  • The Heart of Illinois United Way works to ensure that our children are ready to succeed when they enter kindergarten and people of all ages are prepared for work, postsecondary education and life.
  • The Heart of Illinois United Way is focused on ensuring individuals and families achieve financial stability. To ensure people can thrive, our work focuses on providing opportunities to get them on their feet again and helping during emergencies and crises.
  • The Heart of Illinois United Way is focused on ensuring the people of central Illinois have access to quality, affordable health care. The health and well-being of our citizens is a strong indicator of the health of our community.
  • Thanks to the support of local businesses, labor organizations, nonprofit organizations and individuals, the Heart of Illinois United Way funded programs resulting in measurable, positive change in central Illinois.

Our Work in Education - Quality education helps youth and adults achieve their full potential.

Education

Our Work in Financial Stability - Improving life skills increases independence. The Heart of Illinois United Way is focused on ensuring individuals and families achieve financial stability.

Financial Stability

Our Work in Health Prevention, intervention and education lead to health and wellness The Heart of Illinois United Way is focused on ensuring the people of central Illinois have access to quality, affordable health care.

Health

Why Education, Financial Stability and Health?

Education, financial stability and health are the essential building blocks of a safe and stable life. For many individuals and families throughout central Illinois, these fundamentals are out of reach. The Heart of Illinois United Way supports and collaborates with a wide variety of community partners to ensure access to quality education, to improve financial stability, and to promote wellness at all ages. Learn more about Our Work…

Celebrating 10 Years of Connecting People in Need: Heart of Illinois 2-1-1

2023 marks our 10th anniversary of partnering with Advanced Medical Transport to provide 2-1-1 to people in need.2023 marks our 10th anniversary of partnering with Advanced Medical Transport to provide 2-1-1 to people in need. Each year, more than 10,000 calls to 2-1-1 connect people to critical services to help them lead stable lives.

Read more about our 10th anniversary…

Women United Happier Hour

Women United Happier Hour on May 4, 2023 at Par-A-Dice Hotel, East Peoria
Thank you for everyone who joined us for a fun and relaxed evening to connect and volunteer! Our thanks to Illinois Mutual and PNC for underwriting this year’s event.
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About Heart of Illinois

The Heart of Illinois United Way brings together people from business, labor, government, health and human services to address community needs in Marshall, Peoria, Putnam, Stark, Tazewell & Woodford Counties in Illinois.

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