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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Springfield School District 186 Revives "Real Men Read" Program to Foster Reading Among Young Boys
By Scott Jones
Originally published in the…

Sunday, January 21, 2024
Gearing Up for Impactful Change: Healing Illinois Initiative Gains Momentum
By Scott Jones, Director of Community Initiatives, United Way of Central…

Tuesday, January 9, 2024
At United Way of Central Illinois, we are looking back at 2023 with grateful hearts.
We love how passionate Central Illinois is about giving back.…

Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Big Sister Carrie and Little Sister Kami are one of Big Brother Big Sister's new er matches and have been matched since January 2023. Kami was…

Friday, December 22, 2023
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Thursday, December 7, 2023
It is with great honor that I serve this year as the United Way of Central Illinois board chair. My WHY? – Because I can, it is the right thing to…

Thursday, December 7, 2023
The Transformative Impact of Early Reading and Imagination
United Way is Unlocking Bright Futures Through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and Camp…

Monday, November 27, 2023
Dear United Way of Central Illinois Community,
The leaves are changing colors, and it reminds me of the simple beauties around us every day. There…