Check out these great Heart of Illinois United Way events in central Illinois.
Check out these great Heart of Illinois United Way events in central Illinois.
We invite you to join us as we celebrate making an impact in central Illinois as we announce the results of our 2019 Campaign on Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Par-A-Dice Hotel in East Peoria.
RSVP by calling 309-674-5181, ext. 1228 or email .
From silent auctions for designer purses to great raffle prizes, more than 600 guests will have the opportunity to enjoy fashion and a fun night out for a great cause! Funds raised by the event support education, financial stability and health needs through the United Way Community Impact Fund and provide weekend snackpacks for children in need.
Click here to download the 2020 Power of the Purse Packet…
Inspire, enhance, and strengthen the lives of women and children by raising funds for education, financial stability and health.
The Heart of Illinois United Way will officially kickoff our 2019 campaign with a breakfast featuring guest speaker Tim Stiles with KPMG. Stiles will share how data is the heart of philanthropic work. Stiles has more than 25 years of experience working with nonprofits in 145 countries and has facilitated more than 4,000 grants and projects valued at $6-billion. He is the National Practice Leader of KPMG’s tax-exempt practice and the Global Chair of KPMG’s International Development Services. Worldwide, Stiles works with social service organizations, universities, hospitals, governmental entities, museums, foundations, funding agencies, and more. KPMG ensures charities operate efficiently while demonstrating transparency and accountability to the public, regulatory bodies and the members or founders that support them.
Date/Time: Friday, September 6 | 7:30 am – 9:00 am breakfast
Location: Breakfast at Peoria Civic Center
Cost: $30/person or $240/table of eight
Reservations: Due August 28. Click here to make your reservation online… Continue reading
GENeration United is turning 10! Join us on Saturday, July 20 from 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM for a free event at Trailside Event Center (4416 North Prospect Road, Peoria Heights, IL, 61616) celebrating the young professionals in our local community. Whether you were involved in founding GEN U, are involved now, or are a young professional contributing to our community in other ways – we want to celebrate you!
Due to the weather on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, the Heart of Illinois United Way is cancelling our Community Campaign Celebration so everyone can stay safe and warm.
We sincerely appreciate your generosity and support. Look for an announcement soon as we celebrate the accomplishments of 2018!
– Dr. Seuss
Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory.
Create a memory this February …we invite you to join one of our Success By 6 preschool classrooms for Read Across America Day. You’ll have a great time reading The Mitten and acting out the story!
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 the culture and way organizations approach volunteer recruitment and retention. She provides a customized, multi-step recruitment and retention program with proven success. Join us for a one-day, all access pass to recruiting volunteer talent and taking them beyond being one-hit wonders! Continue reading
Please join us as we kickoff our 2018 Campaign on Friday, September 7 at the Peoria Civic Center from 7:00 am to 9:00 am. The breakfast includes a presentation by 2018 Campaign Chairs Paul and Colleen DiGiallonardo, recognition of 2018 Pacesetters, and guest speaker, Michele L. Sullivan. Continue reading
The Heart of Illinois United Way will officially kickoff our 2018 campaign with a breakfast featuring guest speaker Michele Sullivan, Caterpillar’s Director of Corporate Social Innovation and President of the Caterpillar Foundation. Following the breakfast, volunteers are invited to participate in our Day of Caring featuring numerous community-wide volunteer opportunities and a food drive.
If you’re looking for a chance to break out your old prom tuxes and dresses, compete against others in the community, and possibly win great prizes sign up for the Mad Dash today! Grab your friends, co-workers and peers and get ready for a day of exciting competition in pursuit of the $1,000 grand prize! All proceeds from the Mad Dash go to support the Heart of Illinois United Way.
For more information or to register, visit livegenu.org/maddash. Continue reading