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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.
  • Our Work
    • Our Work
    • Education, Financial Stability & Health
    • Community Impact Fund
    • United Way Partner Agencies
    • Heart of Illinois United Way 2-1-1
    • Initiatives and Collaborations
    • Success By 6®
    • Supporting Student Success (S3)
    • Healthy Minds, Healthy Neighborhoods
    • Continuum of Care
  • Annual Campaign
    • Annual Campaign
    • Campaign Awards
    • Campaign Pacesetters
    • Campaign Materials
    • Campaign Chairs & Cabinet
    • Challenge Grant
    • Leadership Giving
    • Donor Advised Fund
    • Make a Donation
  • Get Involved
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  • 2-1-1
  • 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.
  • 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. Money raised through the Heart of Illinois United Way campaign stays in our community funding programs and services in Marshall, Peoria, Putnam, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford Counties.

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…

 

United Way News

  • Tom Jenkins and Katie McCord Jenkins, 2018 Philanthropists of the YearTom Jenkins and Katie McCord Jenkins Named Philanthropists of the Year
    Congratulations to Tom Jenkins and Katie McCord Jenkins, our 2018 Philanthropists of the Year! In honor of the McCord Family’s long-standing support of central Illinois, this annual United Way award is now named the McCord Philanthropists of the Year to recognize the legacy of Michel and Kay McCord. At the heart of their work, rooted in love, was a constant commitment to the community. Those honored with this award emulate the McCord’s [Read more…]

Upcoming Events

  • VIP: Volunteers Inspire Partnerships on Tuesday, November 6 from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm at Bradley University
    The Heart of Illinois United Way is partnering with NOVA (Network of Volunteer Administrators), SERVE Illinois and Bradley University to host a volunteer engagement seminar in Peoria on November 6, 2018. Shari Pash, President and Owner of Strategic Solutions for Growth, will provide a dynamic, fun and interactive seminar that is motivational and hands-on. An accomplished coach and trainer with over 30 years of experience, Pash’s work is changing [Read more…]

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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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