United Way of Illinois is a statewide association of 53 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
2011 Annual Report
United Way of Illinois had a busy and productive past year. Read about it in our Annual Report.
click here to learn more >
2011 Year in Review
Keep up with the latest news from the public policy front...
click here to learn more >
May-June 2011 Notes from the Field
Keep up with the latest news from the public policy front...
click here to learn more >
Analysis of the three proposals for the state's FY 2012 budget
A Voices for Illinois Children analysis compares budget proposals from the Governor's office, House and Senate as elected officials work to finalize the FY 2012 budget by the end of May. The Senate's version offers the most funding for human services.
click here to see the report >
2011 United Way of Illinois Public Policy Agenda
United Way of Illinois is please to share with you our 2011 public policy agenda.
click here to learn more >
Partnership Principles for a Sustainable Human Services System
United Way of Illinois supports the "Partnership Principles for a Sustainable Human Services System " developed by the Donors Forum. Read the Principles and take action to put them into practice...
click here to learn more >
2-1-1 Reports 13 percent Increase in 2009 Requests for Help
The 2009 nationwide count of calls to 2-1-1 service providers across the United States shows that over 16 million calls were answered across America --- an increase of 13% in call volume over 2008 statistics. Here in Illinois you can see the count for the 13 counties that are part of our pilot 2-1-1 program.
click here to learn more (PDF) >
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.
click here to learn more >
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.
click here to learn more >
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.
click here to learn more >