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Schurz High School: Murals & More!

Schurz High School: Murals & More!

United Way’s YLS volunteers pictured by their freshly-painted mural United Way’s Young Leaders Society (YLS) joined forces with Comcast and City Year on Saturday, April 27,... Continue reading »

YLS Member Spotlight: Ieisha Montgomery

YLS Member Spotlight: Ieisha Montgomery

Ieisha Montgomery (pictured center right), one of the Young Leaders Society’s Premier Members, gives back to her community through more than just monetary donations –... Continue reading »

Thank You to Our Volunteers!

Thank You to Our Volunteers!

In recognition of National Volunteer Week, United Way thanks our more than 4,000 volunteers who helped improve the education, income, and health of our communities in 2012.... Continue reading »

Carts, Client Choice and April Food Day

Carts, Client Choice and April Food Day

“There is nothing quite like seeing this for yourself to understand why this is so important,” said Rick Pesavento, United Way of DuPage/West Cook Fundraising Manager, as... Continue reading »

Enter for a Chance to Win Opening Day White Sox Tickets!

Enter for a Chance to Win Opening Day White Sox Tickets!

Consider making a donation to United Way of Metropolitan Chicago and have the chance to win Opening Day tickets in a corporate suite for this Monday’s Chicago White Sox game!  All... Continue reading »

A Turning Point in Impact: LIVE UNITED Neighborhood Network

A Turning Point in Impact: LIVE UNITED Neighborhood Network

On March 21, I had the privilege of attending the launch of United Way’s new social service initiative, LIVE UNITED Neighborhood Network. This new outreach and service delivery... Continue reading »

Education. Income. Health.

We envision a world where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income stability and healthy lives... Learn more »

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90-Day Sprint to the Finish

As we stretch to the finish line of our 2012/2013 fundraising campaign, we are asking for your gift to help raise the final $2M by June 30th. Give today »

 

Changing The Odds

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