United Way of Will County President & CEO, Mike Hennessy, retires after 31 years

It is with mixed emotions that we share an announcement this morning. 31 years ago, Mike Hennessy became the President & CEO of our United Way of Will County.

Over the decades, there is little he has not witnessed, overcame, or achieved: three business-model evolutions, highest revenue on record, community-solution incubators, devastating tornadoes, home explosions, and even now, a global pandemic. When faced with crisis or adversity, he did so with tact and grace and never lost sight of what was most important – our community, our partners and the very people we serve.

Scott Childers Talks with New Board Chair, Tom Hernandez

United Way of Will County’s new Board Chair, Tom Hernandez, talks with WJOL’s Scott Childers about COVID-19 impact on social and human service organizations, transitioning to the new Chair role, and how to get involved locally.

Spirit of Giving Engages Youngsters in Acts of Service

JOLIET Ill. Dec. 3, 2018 — United Way of Will County hosted the second annual Spirit of Giving event on November 30th at Jacob Henry Mansion. More than 80 children joined in acts of service at “Santa’s Workshop” stations throughout the first floor of the mansion,...

Little Black Dress Soiree to Inaugurate Women United

JOLIET, Ill. Jan. 15, 2018—The Little Black Dress Soiree, hosted by United Way of Will County, will be an evening of elegance, style and social change on Feb. 1, 2018 from 6-10 p.m. at the Renaissance Center in Joliet. Exactly one year following its 80th Anniversary...