Our Work

United Way advances the common good by promoting education, income, and health.

Areas We Serve

North Suburban United Way serves Bannockburn, Deerfield, Glenview, Golf, Northbrook, and Riverwoods.

Local Initiatives

United Way does much more than fund the best programs. Today’s community issues are increasingly complex and cannot be solved by any one program alone. In addition to funding a network of effective agency programs, we also play a leadership role in convening key players to work together on the toughest problems. Here are some examples:

United Way is evolving. To increase the depth and breadth of the impact we make in communities, United Wayis taking the initiative on empowering and assisting specific populations in a holistic way. This will included convening, partnering, collaborating and advocating-as well as funding. By leveraging all available resources – financial, staff, volunteers and agencies – [...]

United Way does much more than fund the best programs. Today’s community issues are increasingly complex and cannot be solved by any one program alone. In addition to funding a network of effective agency programs, we also play a leadership role in convening key players to work together on the toughest problems.

United Way of the North Shore serves the following communities: Bannockburn Deerfield Evanston Fort Sheridan Glencoe Glenview Golf Highland Park Highwood Lake Bluff Lake Forest Northbrook Northfield Riverwoods Wilmette Winnetka