United Way of Northwest Illinois

06/18/2026

The countdown is on!
In just seven days, volunteers across Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Carroll Counties will unite for one powerful day of service.

06/13/2026

Time for another look back at the incredible teamwork from last year's Day of Action! Today, we are celebrating the Highland Servant Leaders volunteer team for their hard work at FACC in Freeport, IL

We are calling on local businesses, clubs, and groups of friends to form your own volunteer teams for this year's Day of Action on Thursday, June 25, 2026!

06/11/2026

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois grant cycle is opening soon. CFNIL has been our Champion sponsor for the Imagination Library since 2016 supporting early literacy and our children’s love of reading.
Their support allows us to mail books to over 1500 children EVERY month just in Stephenson County…
Thank you CFNIL! The Imagination Library in Stephenson County wouldn’t be possible without you!

Since 1953, the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois has awarded more than $90M in grants and scholarships to nonprofits and students. This is possible due to the generosity of CFNIL’s donors, who are individuals, families, and organizations committed to improving the region’s quality of li...

06/09/2026

Looking back at last year’s Day of Action, incredible work done by the Solutions Bank volunteer team!

We are calling on local businesses, clubs, and groups of friends to form your own volunteer teams for this year's Day of Action on Thursday, June 25, 2026!

If you are an individual looking to volunteer, check out our Day of Action webpage to volunteer!

06/03/2026

We'd love to have you join us.

We have been receivuing such amazing feedback on how helpful the searchable, sortable, Early Childhood Resource list is that we appreciate any opportunity to share it with parents and community members.

Join us through zoom on June 9th or in person for a light dinner at Woodbine Bend on June 11th to learn more and to hear more about the resource list, and for updates from Birth to Five Illinois: Region 8.

Through a grant from Healing Illinois we are happy to host all of you for this informative and collaborative event. RSVP today so we can get you counted for June 9th and 11th!

06/02/2026

We are so excited to partner with Birth to Five Illinois: Region 8 and provide free books to children at their Summer Storytimes starting June 9th at the Lena Library.

Through a grant from Birth to Five Illinois we are able to support parents, children and early literacy in Northwest Illinois.

We look forward to having Amy from Ranjit Batth Counseling available for parents also.

And I'll just share a little secret... if Dolly is available, she will be at the Library for pictures and registering children for the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

Join us at the Lena Community District Library June 9th for fun, early literacy and family support.

06/02/2026

Day of Action is just 3 weeks away, and we’re still accepting project requests. If you or someone you know could benefit from volunteer support, submit a project request on our website!

05/31/2026

Thank you Freeport Fire Department!! We appreciate you and these photos are the most adorable ever! ❤️🚒

05/30/2026

HOW TO SIGN UP — Day of Action 2026
Two ways to get involved:
• Agencies: Submit a project that needs volunteer support.
• Workplaces & Individuals: Sign up to volunteer and make an impact.