United Way of Illinois is a statewide association of 59 local organizations that create long-lasting community change by helping children and youth achieve their potential, promoting financial stability and family independence and improving people’s health.
The organization strengthens the United Way movement in Illinois through service to its members and advocacy for effective health and human services policies for the people of Illinois.
Recent News And Events
Notes from the Field...
Keep up with the latest news from the public policy front...
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The aftermath of the state budget crisis: Survey results as of December 1, 2009
United Way of Illinois, whose 57 members together represents the largest non-governmental funder of human services for the state, surveyed more than 500 community service providers throughout Illinois to understand the impact of the recent state budget cuts.
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Governor Quinn Makes Appointments to Human Services Commission
Launches Commission Website HSC.Illinois.gov
CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today made appointments to the Illinois Human
Services Commission. The Governor also launched the Commission website. The Commission is comprised of members with expertise in both the public and private sectors.
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Governor Quinn Signs 2-1-1 Service Act at United Way of Metropolitan Chicago
On August 21 at a press conference at the United Way offices, Governor Pat Quinn signed the 2-1-1 Service Act to advance the development and implementation of a health and human services help line for the people of Illinois.
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2009 Annual Report
United Way of Illinois had a busy and productive past year. Read about it in our Annual Report.
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Advocacy Resources
When you advocate you are lending your voice to create change in your community, city, state and even your country. One of the best ways to advocate is by communicating to the people you have put in office, who create the public policies that have the best interest of you and your community at heart.
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