News And Events
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.
Notes from the Field...
Keep up with the latest news from the public policy front...
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.
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.
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.
2009 Annual Report
United Way of Illinois had a busy and productive past year. Read about it in our Annual Report.
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.
United Way Joins Hundreds in Sounding the Alarm to Save Human Service in Illinois
On Tuesday, June 16, members of the Illinois Partners for Human Service attended a briefing at the Bilandic Building in the Loop. At the briefing Governor Quinn’s Chief of Staff Jerry Stermer outlined what he called a real-life “half funded, half hearted, half baked budget” that slashes appropriations for human services by $5 billion.
Protect Illinois Citizens from Community Services Collapse. Write to Your Legislators today.
Just as Illinois needs well-maintained bridges and roads, it needs a strong, well-managed network of community services to help people in their time of need. The State of Illinois, as the largest funder of Health and Human Services, has a responsibility to promote the common good and protect families in communities across Illinois.
Capitol Rally Protests Budget Cuts
SPRINGFIELD - Interest groups from the suburbs and across the state joined together at the Capitol Wednesday to draw lawmakers' attention to budget cuts.
211 Fact Sheet. Support SB 1922 – Senator Garrett
211 is an easy to remember non–emergency telephone number that connects people with essential community information and referral services.
United Way of Illinois Calls On Springfield To Better Support Health And Human Services
(Springfield, IL)—On February 25 United Way of Illinois convened United Ways across the state in the capital of Springfield for United Way of Illinois Lobby Day, calling on state legislators to preserve funding for the health and human services sector and creating a public/private task force to review the condition of the sector—and address issues like timely reimbursement of state contracts.