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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On December 19th, United Way of Northwest Illinois was honored to attend the 3rd Annual Christmas Posada. This year, there was a live DJ, a dance…
Dine United with United Way of Northwest Illinois to Make Your Meal Count!
United Way of Northwest Illinois has started a new fundraising campaign…
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
18Apr
Help us put the fun back into fundraising and join us at the 2026 Celebrity Dinner.
Thank you to our Premier Sponsors:
The Freeport Club,
Inertia Machine,
The Morse Group,
FHN,
Helm Group
The Freeport Club,
Inertia Machine,
The Morse Group,
FHN,
Helm Group
6:00PM - 11:00PM
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