The United Way of Decatur and Mid-Illinois operates the local 211 line, meaning they often get calls from people needing help connecting with resources.
St. Teresa's High School received a $5,000 award from the WSOY Community Food Drive in partnership with their community partners and sponsors, placing first against other schools for the second year in a row.
The United Way of Champaign County launched a new literacy program called Books with Barbers.
United Way of Central Illinois (UWCIL) is set to unveil its community investment priorities over the next four years.
United Way of Central Illinois announced Thursday it would donate $20,000 to ten different food banks across the area to help with an anticipated spike in need.
The United Way of Central Illinois has launched a Food Insecurity Fund to help local families struggling with rising food insecurity as SNAP benefits are set to end on November 1, 2025.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — The United Way of Champaign County announced Beverly Baker as its next president and CEO.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Springfield Fire and Police Departments will face off against each other in a charity slow pitch softball game.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — United Way of Champaign County has been adding their Born to Learn Trails to Champaign parks since 2017.
URBANA, Ill. (WAND) — The Eastern Illinois Food Bank is able to assist more families with a $45,000 grant from United Way.