Making an Impact
We aspire to be the critical link which brings together our diverse communities to build stronger, healthier and more sustainable communities as cost effectively as possible.
Making an Impact
We aspire to be the critical link which brings together our diverse communities to build stronger, healthier and more sustainable communities as cost effectively as possible.
Healthy Community
United Way of Northwest Illinois is committed to…
Youth Opportunity
Early childhood education and care has been identified…
Financial Security
Building financial stability and strength.
Community Resiliency
Addressing urgent needs today and advancing a better…
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Give Local. Create Lasting Change.
Your gift to United Way of Northwest Illinois supports children, families and trusted local programs across Stephenson, Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties.
Why does United Way Offer MyFreeTaxes?United Way brings communities together to face their greatest challenges. Whether that’s helping families find…
United Way of Northwest Illinois Invites Community to Give Like Dolly on September 25
New annual day of giving honors Dolly Parton's legacy while…
How We've Helped
1500+
children receive a free age-appropriate book delivered to their mailbox each month.
23,000
local residents were impacted just in the last year alone.
$222,800
in grants to local social service agencies for 2026
