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28 Sep

September 2023 e-Newsletter

  ‘Stuff the Bus’ Exceeds Expectations We are thrilled to share that we exceeded our goal for this year’s annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive! Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we prepared and distributed 3,072 backpacks full of supplies to students across Lake County! We are so proud that many more children […]
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21 Sep

‘Stuff the Bus’ 2023 Exceeds Expectations

United Way of Lake County’s Stuff the Bus supply drive provides students in Lake County, IL with new school supplies—preparing them for their academic studies, building their self-esteem, and setting them up for success. We are pleased to share the results of our fifth annual supply drive. We are thrilled to share that we exceeded […]
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25 Aug

August 2023 e-Newsletter

  United Way and HACES Expand Parent Mentor Program United Way of Lake County and HACES (Hispanic American Community Education and Services) are proud to announce a partnership and collaboration to deliver an expanded Parent Mentor program that puts parents in the classroom to mentor Waukegan students, kindergarten through fifth grade. Parents are trained as […]
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22 Aug

Staff Spotlight: Sophia Cotton

We are pleased to introduce Sophia Cotton, our 211 Manager. Keep reading to learn more about her role, what she likes to do in her free time, and how she connects to the programs we offer at United Way of Lake County (UWLC)! When did you join UWLC? I joined the UWLC family on July […]
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22 Aug

Staff Spotlight: Marissa Gomez

We welcome Marissa Gomez, our Success By 6 Initiative Coordinator. Keep reading to learn more about her role, what she likes to do in her free time, and how she connects to the programs we offer at United Way of Lake County (UWLC)! When did you join UWLC? My journey at UWLC began in August […]
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11 Aug

July 2023 e-Newsletter

  Volunteers Build New Playground at Oakdale Elementary After three days of hard work and with the help of more than 90 volunteers, Oakdale Elementary School in Waukegan now has a magnificent new playground! We are amazed by the dedication of our volunteers and excited for the students to enjoy this new space. “It was […]
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03 Aug

Women United Grants $186,000 to Early Education Programs

Women United is Lake County’s premier women’s organization for strengthening the community through philanthropy, leadership, and volunteerism while creating a meaningful sense of belonging. In May 2023, it was announced that Women United will distribute $186,000 through its Little Kids, Big Futures philanthropy fund to support nine critical early education programs that will ensure the […]
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30 Jun

June 2023 e-Newsletter

  Celebrating Pride in Lake County On June 10, we had the pleasure of sponsoring and participating in the LGBTQ+ Center’s PrideFest in Round Lake Beach, alongside many of our community partners. On June 17, we also had the opportunity to join in Waukegan’s Pride Drive, hosted by Waukegan Friends. While celebrating progress, we understand […]
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02 Jun

May 2023 e-Newsletter

  Premier Leaders Event Raises $251K for Our Education Programs and 211 On May 24, Lake County civic and business leaders gathered for our 10th annual Premier Leaders Event at College of Lake County’s impressive new Student Center in Waukegan. Attendees mingled while enjoying food and cocktails, learned about our work and plans to increase […]
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11 May

April 2023 e-Newsletter

  We Love Our Volunteers! It’s National Volunteer Month and we’d like to take this time to recognize all of the selfless individuals who lend their time, talent, and support to serve our community. As an organization that relies heavily on volunteers to carry out its mission, this annual celebration is near and dear to […]
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31 Mar

March 2023 e-Newsletter

  Celebrating Read Across America In early March, community and corporate volunteers gathered to share the joy of reading with students at Howe Elementary in Beach Park and at Pleviak Elementary in Lake Villa. The volunteers read stories that amplified this year’s theme, Bringing Communities Together, in both English and Spanish. Each reader shared about […]
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03 Mar

February 2023 e-Newsletter

  Lake County Celebrates 211 Day! In special recognition of United Way of Lake County’s 211, the Lake County Board, as well as the City of Waukegan, Village of Gurnee, and City of Zion, have all proclaimed February 11 as “211 Day”! We are grateful to our local government partners for their generous support of […]
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21 Feb

Staff Spotlight: Angela Ramirez

We are pleased to introduce, Angela Ramirez, our Community Engagement Coordinator. Keep reading to learn more about her role, what she likes to do in her free time, and how she connects to the programs we offer at United Way of Lake County (UWLC)! When did you start working at UWLC? I started working on […]
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31 Jan

January 2023 e-Newsletter

  Voices United: A Celebration of MLK Jr. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, we partnered with McCall Elementary in Waukegan to host a new reading event—Voices United: A Celebration of MLK. Black community leaders from across Lake County were invited to read to the students. Each book provided a unique opportunity for […]
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19 Jan

Staff Spotlight: Jessica Ceisel

We are pleased to introduce, Jessica Ceisel, our Senior Manager of Women United & Donor Engagement. Keep reading to learn more about her role, what she likes to do in her free time and how she connects to the programs we offer at United Way of Lake County (UWLC)! When did you start working at […]
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21 Dec

December 2022 e-Newsletter

  Wishing You a Warm and Bright Holiday Season! You helped us accomplish so much this year! Thank you for supporting our mission to build an equitable Lake County community where everyone can thrive. We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season. – Your friends at […]
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14 Dec

Holiday Opportunities Guide is Here!

Each holiday season, we publish a guide that includes giving and volunteer opportunities throughout Lake County. This easy-to-use guide includes winter volunteering opportunities, agency wishlists and contact information for food pantries to help our neighbors in need. Donate as an individual or unite your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to spread the holiday cheer with […]
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13 Dec

November 2022 e-Newsletter

  Celebrating 100 Years of Caring for Lake County We’ve been responding to our community’s most pressing needs for a full century and are proud of the difference we’ve made and continue to make in the lives of our friends and neighbors. While the support we’ve provided has changed with the needs of Lake County, […]
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13 Dec

Staff Spotlight: Jessica Gomez

We are pleased to introduce Jessica Gomez, our Success By 6 Initiative Coordinator. Keep reading to learn more about her role, what she likes to do in her free time and how she connects to the programs we offer at United Way of Lake County (UWLC)! When did you start working at UWLC? My journey […]
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14 Nov

October 2022 e-Newsletter

  211 Year Three Results and Impact We are pleased to share our third annual report for 211 that summarizes the tremendous impact 211 continues to make, including another 57,374 connections to critical services and help! The report is now available for download and provides a snapshot of the demographic data and top needs requested […]
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