
In August, United Way launched the LIVE UNITED Story Search to find an authentic and moving story of how people are living united, right in their very own communities...

Join us on Facebook as we participate in the JP Morgan Chase “Crowdsources” $5-Million Charity Giveaway.” They have pledged to award $5-million to grass-roots charities chosen by Facebook users. This...

Don’t miss the kick-off of The Salvation Army’s Christmas Campaign, being held tomorrow, November 18th. Mi...

Make your gifts count twice this year and help out a stranger. The United Way Charity Gift Card allows you to purchase a gift for loved ones and help out someone in need at the same time. American Express will be donating the $3.95 purchase fee to United Way for each Gift Card purchased. The [...]

United Way of Elgin Sa, Nov 14 from 10-11:30, kids can read to therapy dogs @gailbrdnlibrary to practice reading! Register by calling 847-429-4595

The Courier recently ran a story about an Elgin man who was honored for his volunteer work in the city. Fazel drives 1,000 miles a month traveling from local businesses to churches and other organizations...

The Salvation Army began taking applications for those wishing to be placed on the Angel Giving Tree beginning November 2nd and will continue to take applications through the 6th...

United Way of Elgin Help your preschooler read! Family reading fun workshops to help reinforce pre-reading skills Th Nov 5, 6:30-8p @gailbrdnlibrary

Ready for the holidays to begin? The 9th annual Festival of Trees will be on display at the Gail Borden Public Library from November 2-14 to benefit the Ecker Center for Mental Health...

Happy Halloween! We’d like everyone to have a safe and happy time this Halloween weekend. Here are some tips to keep everyone safe: Limit your child’s Trick or Treating to Saturday during the hours set by your town. Yo...

United Way of Elgin Help your preschooler read! Family reading fun workshops to help reinforce pre-reading skills Th Oct 29, 6:30-8p @gailbrdnlibrary

United Way of Elgin Jobless rate in Elgin up to 12.2%, Kane at 9.9%: http://bit.ly/DkgW0

We’ve written in the past about unemployment being high, especially in the Elgin area. At times like these when job-hunting is difficult because of increased competition, it’s the perfect time to boost your skills. An...

United Way of Elgin See how Elgin is coming together to stop hunger! Includes brief comments from our President, Lynne Bosely.
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