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United Way is the philanthropic hub of our community.  Since 1955, generations of local residents and businesses make their charitable impact through United Way.  When you give to United Way, you become a part of a long-standing solution that works to positively influence the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community.  More than just a fundraiser, United Way collaborates with businesses, non-profits, government, and civic organizations to address the growing needs of our community.  No gift is too large or too small, as your contributions of time and treasure unite with those of others to make a difference here at home.

We hope you view us as a community partner in your work to educate our next generation. In Logan and Champaign Counties, while you are working with students in the classroom during the school day, our programs are taking care of kids' needs so they can come to school ready to learn.  For example, because of United Way funding:

• Over 3,000 preschoolers are enrolled in the DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY, receiving a free book every month to increase vocabulary, build kindergarten readiness, and have quality reading time with family members.
• TCN BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH screens every 6th and 9th grade student for mental health, substance abuse, and suicide risk so that those who score high can get help and counseling.  
• 10 NEW programs to support the Mental Health of students and adults in our community are being funded through United Way's one-time grants in 2023, including the Stress Less art and music therapy program through the Logan County Art League.
• WARM CLOTHES FOR KIDS works with teachers and administrators each fall to identify over 450 children in Grades K-8 who need new winter coats and gear and outfits them before the snow flies.
• Our STUFF THE BUS school supply drive collects and distributes thousands of materials directly to all county schools so teachers and students have a stash of items from which they can pick out exactly what they need.
• Our LUNCH BUDDIES school-based mentoring program is coming to Benjamin Logan Elementary this fall!
• Spaces in summer camps and activities are provided at the HILLIKER YMCA, SUMMER AUTISM ACADEMY, and the Camp Braveheart Bereavement Camp through GREEN HILLS / UNIVERSAL HOSPICE.
• Our STUDENT UNITED WAY leadership development program brings together two dozen students from seven high schools to learn about community needs and address them by having the students themselves award $29,000 in grants to organizations of THEIR choosing.  
• Beyond educational partnerships, so many children are supported through additional programming such as our HOUSING STABILITY PROGRAM or LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES that affects the health and financial stability of their entire families.