Women United is Lake County’s premiere women’s organization for strengthening the community through philanthropy, leadership and volunteerism while creating a meaningful sense of belonging. Just this month, it was announced that Women United will allocate $133,250 in grants, through its Little Kids, Big Futures Philanthropy Fund to support six critical early prevention and early literacy programs […]
Continue readingHappy National Volunteer Week! From our staff here at United Way of Lake County, we’d like to say “Thank You” to our incredible volunteers! Throughout this week, we will be recognizing four SUPER volunteers for their outstanding work in Lake County on our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn pages. Help us in congratulating the following: […]
Continue readingReflecting on the 2017 Giving Season We are thrilled to share that we exceeded our year-end fundraising goal, raising $32,576 for our education programs! We would like to thank the individuals who made a year-end gift and recognize our Matching Gift Sponsor, NRG, for pledging to match all gifts made up to $6,500. We would […]
Continue readingUnited Way Hosts Executive Forum Event on Business Innovation On October 18th, we hosted an Executive Forum at Independence Grove in Libertyville. Over 120 business executives and community members gathered to hear from a panel of industry leaders sharing insights on using technology as a driver for business innovation. Our panelists included: Philip Cullom, Vice […]
Continue readingThroughout the summer, companies and local organizations around Lake County hosted donation drives collecting items such as, school supplies, furniture, clothing and much more. United Way of Lake County was able to find a home for these donated items with local schools and community organizations to help children and families in need of these items. […]
Continue reading211 Day Celebrated Across Lake County In special recognition of United Way of Lake County’s 211, the Lake County Board, as well as the Villages of Antioch, Gurnee and Mundelein, and Cities of North Chicago, Waukegan and Zion, have all proclaimed February 11, 2024 as “211 Day”! We are grateful to our local government […]
Continue readingLake County’s Guide to Holiday Giving & Volunteering Our annual Holiday Guide is now available! It includes giving and volunteer opportunities throughout Lake County, agency wish lists and contact information for food pantries to help our neighbors in need. When we work together to support our community, we all flourish, making Lake County a […]
Continue readingWe 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 […]
Continue readingCelebrating 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, […]
Continue readingOur Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what it means to LIVE UNITED. We celebrate unique and diverse identities and experiences. We believe that all people deserve fairness, justice and security. We create a welcoming environment in which everyone feels valued and respected. We commit […]
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