Making an Impact
We aspire to be the critical link which brings together our diverse communities to build stronger, healthier and more sustainable communities as cost effectively as possible.
Making an Impact
We aspire to be the critical link which brings together our diverse communities to build stronger, healthier and more sustainable communities as cost effectively as possible.
Healthy Community
United Way of Northwest Illinois is committed to…
Youth Opportunity
Early childhood education and care has been identified…
Financial Security
Building financial stability and strength.
Community Resiliency
Addressing urgent needs today and advancing a better…
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Grant applications were not opened for the 2025.2026 granting cycle.
Awards will be announced in July, 2025.
How We've Helped
1500+
children receive a free age-appropriate book delivered to their mailbox each month.
23,000
local residents were impacted just in the last year alone.
$222,800
in grants to local social service agencies for 2026
06Dec
Dine United is a community fundraising event where participating restaurants donate a portion of their proceeds from a select day or days to United Way of Northwest Illinois. Proceeds go directly towards programs that support individuals experiencing moments of financial hardship within our communities. All through December, a portion of each…
12:00AM - 11:59PM
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