United Way of Logan County announces grant recipients and programs for
2026
[October 07, 2025] For
over sixty years, the Logan County community has come together to help
our neighbors, family and friends through support of the United Way of
Logan County. In continued support of its mission, the United Way of
Logan County has pledged $74,000 in 2026 to provide support of the work
of the following organizations and programs in Logan County:
The Boy Scouts – WD Boyce Council – to support programs for local troops
in Logan County.
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois Senior Nutrition
Program – Meals on Wheels – to provide financial support for home
delivered meals program which delivers meals three times a week to local
seniors who are homebound.
Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois CAPCIL Transportation
Program – to provide financial support for local transportation for
seniors.
The Center for Youth and Family Solutions – to provide financial
assistance to counseling participants.
The Central Illinois Veterans Commission (new) – to provide financial
assistance in the building of tiny homes for veterans.
Christian Child Care – to provide scholarships for families when
financial support is needed.
Educational Center for the Visually Impaired – to provide financial
assistance for local educational programs.
Girls on the Run of Central Illinois – to provide financial assistance
to Logan County girls to participate.
Lincoln Area YMCA – to provide financial assistance and support for
youth care programs.
Lincoln Parents’ Center – to provide financial assistance to purchase
educational toys for participant families.
Lincoln Pastoral Counseling – to provide financial assistance to
counseling participants.
Living Alternatives Crisis Pregnancy Center – to provide supplies and
educational materials for families with newborns.
The Oasis – Senior Citizens Center – to assist with educational
programs.
Regional Housing & Supportive Services – to provide financial assistance
for development of Hope on Fifth.
The Salvation Army – to provide financial assistance to those who need
help with rent or other financial needs.
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The United Way of
Logan County will also continue to administer the Dolly Parton
Imagination Library which is funded through designated
contributions in addition to other grants received. This program
provides free books, mailed to the homes of children monthly
from age birth up to five years. As of September 2025, 750
preschool children in Logan County are registered for this
program. Over 23,800 books have been sent to local children’s
homes since the program’s inception in 2020. This proven
program, created by Dolly Parton, grows a child’s love for
reading and learning through reading together in the home, and
increases school readiness. Logan County parents may register
their children here.
Local supporters that make this program possible are listed on
our website
here.
United Way 2-1-1 will also continue to be sponsored by the
United Way of Logan County. This resource has been available
since 2020 to Logan County residents and directs callers to
local resources that can help their immediate needs. In the last
year, 182 requests were made for assistance, and 207 referrals
were made for Logan County residents. United Way 2-1-1 is an
easy to remember telephone number that connects people with
important community services such as: food, shelter, rent and
utility assistance; physical, substance abuse treatment and
mental health resources; employment support; support for older
Americans and persons with disabilities’ support for children,
youth and families.
The United Way of Logan County works to bring our community
together. A united community is a stronger community. Local
donations are an investment in Logan County youth, seniors and
families, and work to strengthen our community, as donations
have done to the United Way have done for over 60 years.
None of these impactful services can happen unless we all come
together. How can you help? If you have a workplace giving
program, be sure to participate and designate your funds to the
United Way of Logan County. Your contributions will stay right
here locally, to help your neighbors in need. If you are not a
part of a workplace campaign, find out more about the work of
the United Way of Logan County and give easily online
here. You can also
send a gift through the mail - United Way of Logan County at
P.O. Box 684 Lincoln IL 62656. Your contribution matters!
It’s great when a community comes together! United We Live.
[Patti Schonauer
Administrative Director
The United Way of Logan County, Illinois] |
