The Heart of Illinois United Way ensures your donation makes a positive, long-term impact on the critical health and human care needs of central Illinois.
A donation to our Community Impact Fund is one of the easiest, most powerful ways to make a charitable investment in your community. It’s not just your single donation going to a single organization; your donation is combined with donations from thousands of donors to help improve lives. More than 100 local volunteers evaluate the Community Impact Fund’s education, financial stability and health programs to ensure your donation meets identified needs.
One-Time Donation or Online Recurring Gift
If you are retired and/or not part of a workplace campaign and would like to give to our annual campaign, you can make a gift online via PayPal or by mail.
Donate by PayPal
Donate by Mail
To mail a check for your donation please send to:
Heart of Illinois United Way
509 W. High Street
Peoria, IL 61606
Note: You also have the option of directing your donation to a specific United Way partner agency, or you can exclude an agency so they will not receive your funds. Please make us a note about your preference.
Did you know?
The education, financial stability and health programs supported by the Heart of Illinois United Way’s Community Impact Fund are so important during times of crisis … and year-round. Read more about Our Work…
Caterpillar Employee United Way Appeal
If you are a Caterpillar employee or retiree and have questions about donating to the Caterpillar Employee United Way Appeal, please contact Erika Kempf, Employee Engagement Program Lead for the Caterpillar Foundation, at .