$153K in expenses

United we give - through a partnership with a national retail distribution center, united way of south central illinois coordinates the distribution of essential goods, including personal healthcare items, school supplies, and household necessities, to support local schools, food pantries, shelters, and nonprofits in jefferson, marion, and surrounding counties.

$54K in expenses

Philantrhopic services - allocating resources to strengthen local communities in support of the health, education, and financial stability of the residents of washington, marion, jefferson, franklin, hamilton, wayne, white, edwards, and wabash counties in illinois. Funding raised in annual campaign are allocated to 12 programs aligned with united way of south central illinois provided by 11 local partner agencies.

$30K in expenses

Early literacy and education - through participation in dolly parton's imagination library program, united way of south central illinois allocates resources to promote early childhood literacy education by providing free books monthly to participating children living in jefferson, marion, and washington counties from birth to age five, no matter their family's income.

$15K in expenses

Case management and navigation services are performed by united way 2-1-1, a 24-hour multi-channel information and referral service available to residents of south central illinois by dialing 2-1-1. United way 2-1-1 connects callers in need of social services with community resources, volunteer opportunities, and critical information 24/7 during times of disaster. Trained community resource navigators also assist inquirers in identifying and accessing critical health and human service resourses. United way 2-1-1's database contains more than 2,500 agencies providing more than 30,000 services across it's service area.

$8K in expenses

Emergency food and shelter - united way of south central illinois administered program to help meet the needs of hungry and homeless people throughout the united way's service area by allocating federal grant funds for the provision of food and shelter. Emergency food and shelter grant funds are used by united way of south central illinois to provide food, in the form of served meals or groceries, support lodging in mass shelters or hotel, monthly rent or mortgage payments, monthly utility payments, or equipment necessary to feed or shelter people, up to $300 limit per item.

$6K in expenses

Basic needs & community investment - this programming ensures that individuals and families have the basic needs necessary to promote well-being in the community through direct services and community investment.

$3K in expenses

Programs for needy children - united way of south central illinois administered program to assist children in need by administering a school supply drive throughout the united way's service area. This program provides school supplies to needy children to help prepare them for academic studies, facilitate learning, and build self esteem.

$2K in expenses

Health and support for women - united way of south central illinois' women's leadership council provides services to positively impact the lives of local women and girls by promoting self sufficiency and literacy, through philanthropy, advocating, volunteering, and community service.

$1K in expenses

Housing stability services and homeowner assistance - the provision of support for homeowners experiencing financial hardship to prevent mortgage delinquencies and defaults, foreclosures, loss of utilities, and displacement of homeowners.

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Health and nutrition - united way of south central illinois utilized grant funds to maximize child nutrition programs and other emergency food programs and resources to ensure children and families have access to health meals at school and at home.

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Child safety - united way of south central illinois allocates resources to support local organizations providing services to youth and their families in need of counseling, crisis intervention, education, prevention, and support for victims of child abuse.

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Kentucky tornado relief - united way of south central illinois initiated programs to raise funding in support of kentucky tornado victims. Working with emergency management, disaster partners, and local communities, united way provided support and services for kentucky families impacted by the devastating tornado events of 2021.