Note - 100% of all funds raised by our regional campaigns are distributed to local organizations and programs serving our community. NO CAMPAIGN FUNDS ARE EVER used for program collaborations or special events. Program collaborations and special events hosted by United Way of Greater Warren County are funded by additional grants, sponsorships, and partnerships secured by administrative staff (please see below). Community Impact Programming provides additional advocacy and support to both nonprofit service organizations and the community at large. Priority for these programs are fluid and are focused on the areas of Literacy, The Arts, Family Health and Wellbeing, and Community Inclusion.
Expansion of community support began in with providing Imagination Library and Julie's Little Libraries to Warren, Henderson, and Mercer Counties. We have added Born Learning Trails in both Mercer and Warren Counties, with plans to install in Henderson County. Most recently, we partnered with JCC Pattee Learning Center to provide free books to children beyond age five.
Providing a sense of belonging for everyone matters not only for every individual, but for our community as a whole. We continue to play a significant role in giving educational and translation support to area business and educational institutions in the area. Additionally, we extend multiple opportunities for learning and experiencing various cultures through special regional events and access.
In addition to providing support with prescription costs through SingleCare and Crisis intervention through 988, we seek out community partnerships for projects that focus on family health, citizenship, and opportunity access for everyone. This includes hosting events, including: Car Seat Safety, Blood Drives, Food Pantry Collection, Support Groups, and Workshops for Understanding One Another.
United Way of Greater Warren County partnered with The Galesburg Community Foundation and the Twomey Foundation to initiate community endowments in Warren County. Our initial $50,000 from our own endowment in 2018 assisted in igniting three Community Funds to date, with a total of 1,001 gifts disbursed and a fund value of $577,986! Area organizations may apply for these additional funds annually.
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