United Way Vision
Will County residents experiencing trauma, crisis, and abuse will have the skills, resources, and interventions necessary to be safe in our community.
Building Momentum
United Way of Will County elevates the physical and emotional safety of children and adults through our Disaster Relief Fund:
Donate to Safer Communities
TARGETED FOCUS AREAS
United Way of Will County elevates the physical and emotional safety of children and adults through a targeted focus on:
Counseling and support resources that provide hope and healing to those facing traumatic experiences
Safety and prevention programs that keep individuals safe from harm
Crisis intervention and resource accessibility during times of heightened stress and personal need
PROGRAMS FUNDED BY UNITED WAY OF WILL COUNTY
Traumatic Experiences
Counseling and support resources that provide hope and healing to those facing traumatic experiences
- Disaster Services – American Red Cross
- Armed Forces – American Red Cross
- Sexual Assault Service Center – Guardian Angel Community Services
Safety and Prevention
Safety and prevention programs that keep individuals safe from harm
- Program Expansion – CASA of Will County
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program – Catholic Charities
- In-Home Respite Services – Center for Disability Services
- Suicide Prevention & Intervention – Crisis Line of Will County
- Reassurance Calls (Sunshine Program) – Crisis Line of Will County
- Project SOAR – Greater Joliet Area Y.M.C.A.
- Exchange Club – Guardian Angel Community Services
- Adult Protective Services – Guardian Angel Community Services
- Domestic Violence Abuser Intervention Program – South Suburban Family Shelter
- Child Forensic Interview Services – Will County Children’s Advocacy Center
Crisis Intervention
Crisis intervention and resource accessibility during times of heightened stress and personal need
- Info & Referral – Crisis Line of Will County
- Phone Counseling – Crisis Line of Will County
- Groundwork Domestic Violence Program – Guardian Angel Community Services
- Civil Legal Assistance – Prairie State Legal Services
- “Trauma-Focused Family Advocacy” – Will County Children’s Advocacy Center