Press Release- First Grant Deployed from COVID-19 Response Fund
SPRINGFIELD – The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln and United Way of Central Illinois announce Central Illinois Foodbank
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Press Release: United Way Encourages Free Tax Preparation Before April 15 Deadline
SPRINGFIELD – With tax day fast approaching on April 15, United Way of Central Illinois is encouraging low-to-moderate-income households who
Read moreSt. John’s Breadline Truck Recovered by United Way Emergency Funds
Springfield, IL – When a car accident totaled the Catholic Charities St. John’s Breadline truck, which runs six days a
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Give Back to Springfield this Weekend
It’s never been easier to support Illinois nonprofits. Forefront and UWCIL have upcoming opportunities for you!
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United Way of Central Illinois Announces 2017 Community Investments
United Way of Central Illinois’ Board of Directors is pleased to announce the results of the 2017 Community Fund investment
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United Way announces $2.3 million in community investments
United Way of Central Illinois is pleased to announce $2,320,749 of community investments including $1,656,493 in Community Fund investments to
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Press Release: United Way Announces $30,000 Venture Fund Grant To Sangamon CEO
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.”
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Press Release: United Way Announces Campaign Results at Annual Meeting
UNITED WAY ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN RESULTS AT ANNUAL MEETING Wells Fargo employee earns Get Connected Volunteer of the Year Award SPRINGFIELD –
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Target donates nearly 1,000 backpacks and lunchboxes to our community
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.
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Dine United kicks off this week
DINE UNITED June 19, 2014 – July 24, 2014. Dine out at these local restaurants and a portion of your meal will benefit United Way’s Community Fund.
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