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United Way of Logan County
announces grant recipients and programs for 2027
[October 19, 2026]
For sixty-five 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 2027 to provide support of the work of the
following organizations and programs 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 – 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 participants.
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/Capstone Counseling – to provide
financial assistance to counseling participants.
The Oasis – Senior Citizens Center – to assist with food
pantry program for low-income seniors.
Regional Housing & Supportive Services – to provide financial
assistance for housing and services provided at Hope on Fifth.
The Salvation Army – to provide financial assistance to those
who need help with rent or other financial needs.
Scouting America – WD Boyce Council – to support programs for
local troops in Logan County.
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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 October 2026, 801
preschool children in Logan County are registered for this
program. Over 32,900 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, 344 requests were
made for assistance 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 65 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. 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. |
