Share Your Voice. Shape Our Community.
At United Way of Central Illinois, we want everyone in our community to live happy, healthy lives. To make this happen, we need your ideas! You can help by taking our community survey. Your answers will show us what is most important to our community and help us decide how to spend money on programs that make a difference.
What We Focus On
We work hard to improve these four big areas:
- Youth Opportunity: Making sure all kids have what they need to do well in school and life.
- Healthy Communities: Helping everyone get the care they need to stay healthy and happy.
- Financial Security: Making sure families have the tools they need to save money and feel secure.
- Community Resiliency: Working together so our community can handle challenges and grow stronger.
Take the Community Survey Today!
The survey is easy and quick. Your answers will help us make Central Illinois a better place for everyone.
Thank you for sharing your ideas. Together, we can make a big difference in our community!
Mark Your Calendars and Join the Conversation!
Community Listening Sessions – Join the Conversation!
Help United Way shape our strategic priorities by sharing your insights. Learn about our focus areas, hear from local leaders about recent community surveys, and participate in a hands-on "priority walk" activity. A light lunch will be provided.
Tuesday, August 19th - Noon at Salvation Army 1600 E Clearlake Dr, Springfield, IL 62703
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Thursday, August 21st - 5:00pm at United Way of Central Illinois office at 1999 Wabash Ave, Suite 107, Springfield, IL 62704
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Community Listening Summit – The Future Starts Here\
Join us as we present the insights gathered from local voices and outline the strategic priorities that will guide United Way’s work in Central Illinois. Let’s move forward together.
Wednesday, November 5th at Noon at the United Way office at 1999 Wabash Avenue, Suite 107, Springfield, IL 62704.
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Learn more about the Power of Community
Youth Opportunity
In this short video, Terrance, a representative from Springfield School District 186, shares how United Way’s Youth Opportunity funding is making a meaningful difference in the lives of students. With powerful insight—“You can’t lose something you never had”—he emphasizes the importance of early intervention and how community-informed funding helps children build the skills they need to succeed.
Watch to learn how your support is helping create brighter futures—one student at a time.