United Way Will County News & Events
‘Harvest of Hope’ United Way, Farmers Weekly Review, Teaming Up to Serve Neighbors in Need
From buying a locally raised cow that will help feed dozens in a food desert, to providing counseling and emergency help for the homeless, United Way continues to support the more than 200,000 Will County residents who struggle each year to afford basic human needs.
United Way of Will County Awards $1,021,000 in FY26 Community Grants to Strengthen Local Programs
United Way of Will County is proud to announce the distribution of $1,021,000 in Community Impact Grants for Fiscal Year 2026, supporting 70 programs across 43 nonprofit partners. This investment will drive lasting, measurable change across Will County from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
Herald Angels campaign raises another record amount for United Way of Will County
Herald Angels campaign raises another record amount for United Way of Will County This year, campaign also received two $5,000 donations By Denise M. Baran-Unland The Herald-News in Joliet‘s annual holiday Herald Angels campaign broke previous donation records –...
United Way of Will County receives DHS & FEMA funds under the Emergency Food & Shelter National Board Program
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) funds in the amount of $338,090 for Phase 41 to the United Way of Will County jurisdiction to supplement already existing emergency food and shelter programs.
United Way of Will County Leading Resilient Youth Initiative for K-12 Students
The United Way of Will County is leading an effort to bring the Resilient Youth program to participating schools across the region with the support of two grants the organization recently received.
211 Helpline Now Live In Will County
Fourth Largest County in Illinois Launches 24/7 Helpline for People in Need WILL COUNTY, IL. (June 1, 2022) – United Way of Will County today launched the 211 Helpline – a free, multi-lingual, confidential, 24-hour information and referral service that provides a...
United Way of Will County to Become Lead Agency for Will County Continuum of Care (CoC) on June 1
Beginning June 1, 2022, United Way of Will County will be the new Lead Agency for the Will County Continuum of Care (CoC) network. The CoC is a collaborative partnership of local organizations dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness in Will, Kendall, and Grundy Counties.
Kamala Martinez and Tom Hernandez chat with Scott Slocum about the 211 initiative
CEO and President of United Way of Will County, Kamala Martinez, and Board President, Tom Hernandez stopped into the WJOL (1340 AM) Radio station to chat with Scott Slocum about the 211 initiative.
Lead Agency Selected for Will County Continuum of Care Network
The United Way of Will County has been selected to serve as the new Lead Agency for the Will County Continuum of Care (CoC) network, a collaborative partnership of local organizations dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness in Will, Kendall, and Grundy Counties.
211 Helpline Launches June 1 in Will County
WILL COUNTY, IL. – United Way of Will County will launch the 2-1-1 Helpline – a free, multi-lingual, confidential, 24-hour information and referral service that provides a central access point to health and human services in Will County – to begin June 1, 2022.
United Way of Will County receives DHS & FEMA funds under the Emergency Food & Shelter National Board Program
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) funds in the amount of $345,687 for Phase 39 and $1,068,437 for ARAPA-R have been awarded to the United Way of Will County.
United Way of Will County Celebrates $5,000,000 in Prescription Savings
Partnership with SingleCare delivers significant savings on prescription medications through its free, easy to use prescription savings card
United Way of Will County names Kamala Martinez President & CEO
United Way of Will County names Kamala Martinez President & CEO The United Way of Will County has unanimously approved hiring Kamala Martinez as its next President & CEO. Martinez steps into the new role after three years as CEO of KidsMatter Foundation...
United Way of Illinois Launches ‘21 Week Equity Challenge’
The United Way of Will County, in conjunction with the United Way of Illinois is launching a ‘21 Week Equity Challenge’ this week. Following a year of unrest and strife, this free, online learning program will provide lessons and resources for Illinoisians to learn about racial issues and systemic inequalities, together.
United Way of Will County awarded federal funds for Emergency Food & Shelter National Board Program
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) funds in the amounts of $361,728 for Phase 38 to the United Way of Will County jurisdiction to supplement already existing emergency food and shelter programs.
United Way of Will County is seeking a visionary and strategic executive as its next President & CEO
United Way of Will County is seeking a visionary and strategic executive as its next President & CEO The organization is poised to envision, design, and pursue a new strategic plan to ensure United Way is prepared to meet the evolving and diversified needs of Will...
Crisis Line of Will and Grundy Counties takes last calls as United Way begins effort to fill void
Crisis Line of Will and Grundy Counties takes last calls as United Way begins effort to fill void By Alicia Fabbre Daily Southtown After 44 years of providing emotional and mental health support, Crisis Line of Will and Grundy Counties will take its final calls...
Will-Grundy Crisis Line closing; Will County United Way leading work to create 2-1-1 system
The Crisis Line of Will and Grundy Counties will shut down on November 30, 2020 after 44 years of helping countless residents address physical, safety, and health needs.
We are looking for the next President & CEO of United Way of Will County!
The Board has hired Executive Search partner KEES, who will handle the entire search process. They have designed a confidential survey to gain perspective from multiple members of the community and we would like your input.
United Way of Will County Celebrates $4,000,000 in Prescription Savings
United Way of Will County announced that Will County residents have saved over $4,000,000 on their prescription medications, thanks to its partnership with FamilyWize, an organization focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities.
