Looking for information on how to get your business involved with the community?
By partnering with United Way of Will County, you can not only position your business more favorably among consumers, but you can also support the greater community at the same time.
Business Partnership Opportunities in Will County
Businesses of all sizes can find partnership opportunities with United Way of Will County listed below. We look forward to working with you and your business. If you have any questions please contact us.
Corporate Social Responsibility
By engaging your coworkers and employees in community needs and concerns, you can build or contribute to your corporate social responsibility program and strengthen community ties through collaboration.
By partnering with United Way of Will County, you are supporting programs and services that address the county’s most critical needs. Together, we can engage your employees and develop your Corporate Social Responsibility plan, provide your employees with volunteer and leadership opportunities, and get more involved in the community.
Opportunities are available for companies of all sizes and budgets.
Sponsorships*
With our wide network, the reach and recognition potential with a sponsorship is significant. Various sponsorship levels and types are available.
Event Sponsorship options include:
- Annual Golf Outing
- Spirit of Giving Event
Program Sponsorships available:
- Online Volunteer Center
- Women United
- Read to Succeed
- Hygiene for Humanity
Unique opportunities are available spontaneously. To be notified of these unique opportunities throughout the year, sign up for our sponsorships distribution list.
Business Gift*
We invite you to increase your impact by giving a financial or in-kind gift to United Way of Will County.
Business Gifts Can Include:
Check Presentation
United Way of Will County would be pleased to send staff representation to your check presentation!
Mail In Donation
Make Checks out to “United Way of Will County”
Mail in your donation to 54 N. Ottawa St, Suite 300, Joliet, IL 60432
In-Kind Donations
We accept most in-kind donations and we can provide receipts upon request.
Volunteerism
Online Volunteer Center
Cultivate new relationships and strengthen old ones in the workplace by volunteering as a team. There are many opportunities around Will County to spend days, afternoons and nights with fellow co-workers and give back to the community.
Other Opportunities
Don’t see what you’re looking for on our online volunteer center? Opportunities to work with us or our partners on our identified community needs can also be arranged through our office.
SingleCare
A prescription drug discount card, available to everyone, that helps uninsured and under-insured individuals and families in the Will County area. This is not insurance – discounts only.
Host a Drive & Kit-Pack
United Way of Will County has two programs for basic-needs item collections.
Hygiene For Humanity:
This project is a product supply drive to fulfill the need for hygiene items by local families and individuals that are homeless or in need. This program gives people a clean start by providing items that are unfulfilled by SNAP and WIC.
Diaper Depot:
A free, community diaper program that provides one, pre-packaged bundle of 25 diapers, per child per month, to families experiencing hardships.
Drive-styled opportunities are also available for a variety of other needs. Work with us to ensure your drive makes the most impact by having the right product, at the right time, at the right place.
Corporate Resources
Utilize Marketing materials and resources for your business such as: custom fliers, posters, SingleCare for employees, partnerships, giving campaigns and more.
Lunch and Learns
These sessions focus on providing a deeper look at Community Impact, Corporate Social Responsibility, United Way of Will County, and the Will County community.
Topic Examples include:
- Community Needs
- Community Impact & Our Focus Areas
- Healthy Employees are Productive Employees: SingleCare Prescription Savings
- Online Volunteer Center
- Women United
- Get Involved
- Leaving Your Legacy Through Individual and Corporate Volunteerism*
- United Way in a New Era of Philanthropy
Other topics can be requested to fit the specific interests of your Corporate Social Responsibility plan.
Offer an Employee Giving Campaign
Allow your employees to contribute to United Way of Will County directly from their paycheck.
Learn More about an Employee Giving Campaign in Corporate Resources.
Impact and Investment Council
Nominate an employee to represent your company on our I&I Council. Council members help us identify key partners for creating change within our identified impact areas.
Stay Updated via Email
“Coming Your Way” will keep you updated on activities, events, and volunteer opportunities with United Way of Will County.