Our Work

WE ARE ALL CONNECTED.

When families are stable, when children succeed, when individuals stay healthy, our community is stronger. That’s why United Way focuses on income, education and health — the foundation of stable families.

OUR GOAL IS REAL, MEANINGFUL CHANGE.

United Way makes a long-lasting impact by addressing the underlying causes of problems and helping people who are faced with challenges move from crisis, to stability — to independence.

OUR VISION FOR CHICAGOLAND IS BOLD:

  • Help families earn an income on which they can thrive — not just survive
  • Prepare all children to enter kindergarten ready to learn and keep teens on track to graduate
  • Connect people to necessary, comprehensive health care

UNITED WAY does what no single organization alone can do. We bring together leaders from government, corporations, human service providers and the community to develop innovative solutions to local issues. We leverage funding for the network of programs that — together — can make a meaningful, measurable difference.

TOGETHER, we can accomplish more than a single person, group or organization. United, we can inspire hope and create opportunities so that everyone can become independent. We invite you to be part of the solution. WE INVITE YOU TO LIVE UNITED.

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