Press Release

United Way of Central Illinois is pleased to announce $2,320,749 of community investments including $1,656,493 in Community Fund investments to

United Way of Central Illinois provided a $30,000 venture fund grant to support the expansion of Sangamon CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities). United Way’s Venture Grant Committee and Board of Director’s unanimously approved the investment in Sangamon CEO following a review of the program’s grant application for expansion.

“United Way is pleased to serve as a contributing investor to the expansion of Sangamon CEO,” said John Kelker, president of United Way. “Program’s like Sangamon CEO are strengthening our community by bringing together businesses, schools and nonprofits to develop a new generation of leadership in our community.”

UNITED WAY ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN RESULTS AT ANNUAL MEETING Wells Fargo employee earns Get Connected Volunteer of the Year Award SPRINGFIELD –

This week, Springfield’s Target Store donated more than 475 backpacks and 475 lunchboxes to United Way of Central Illinois to help local agencies meet the ongoing demand for school supplies. The donation from Target had a retail value in excess of $15,000.

The backpacks and lunchboxes are being distributed to 9 local agencies who continue to experience high demand for school supplies.

SPRINGFIELD – United Way of Central Illinois announces $1,633,827 of community funding to 38 local health and human service programs.