As our community gathers around dinner tables and living rooms this Thanksgiving week, it is impossible not to reflect on the transformative strength and generosity that define our community. Gratitude is woven into the fabric of United Way. Our neighbors consistently show up for one another, especially in moments of need. We are privileged to […]
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The power of community: United Way kicks off campaign with celebration, connection
In every strong community there is a force that binds people together, a shared belief that when we look out for one another, we all thrive. At United Way of Central Illinois, this belief is captured in our campaign theme: “The Power of Community.” United Way works year-round to invest in programs and partnerships that […]
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A new plan for the Boys and Girls Club
When William “Bill” Legge first took over as acting director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois in February, he found disenchanted donors, a building in need of renovations and a quarter of a million dollars in debt. The troubled organization had missed a major grant deadline, closed its main facility and hadn’t […]
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Phone a friend
Karen Zangerle dials the number and waits expectantly as a young man answers with a gentle tone. Zangerle explains that her husband has lost his job and the family won’t be able to pay an upcoming utility bill. As the young man on the phone tells her where she can find assistance, a knowing smile […]
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Getting kids ready for kindergarten
The beginning stages of a plan to improve education in Sangamon County are already showing promise, according to an upcoming report from the Sangamon County Continuum of Learning. The Continuum is working to implement pre-kindergarten screening county-wide, along with a handful of other projects aimed at preparing children for school. It’s just the first step […]
