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Have you ever been nervous to read in front of others? For Sam, a quiet third-grader, that fear was real. When he first attended a literacy summer…

Have you ever had to choose between paying a bill or buying groceries?  That's what life was like for Meg.  As a single mom with two kids, she worked…

What would you do if everything you worked for suddenly slipped away? For Mr. J, that moment came without warning. You can help him and others build…

What does a healthy community look like? For Lois and Joan a healthier Central Illinois, it looks like friendship, laughter, and connection. When…

211: Supporting Our Community During Times of Economic Uncertainty During periods of economic uncertainty, more people than ever are turning to 211…

Food insecurity is a pressing issue in our community and across the country.  According to the United For Alice report, 37% of Illinois households…

Volunteer Spotlight: Damon Boatwright For Damond Boatwright, President and CEO of Hospital Sisters Health Systems (HSHS), United Way's Day of Action…

Susan, a United Way volunteer and champion For more than 20 years, Susan has made United Way's Day of Action a tradition. This day has become one…