United Way of Logan County launches annual fundraising campaign

[October 22, 2018]   LINCOLN - LIVE UNITED. What does that mean?

The United Way of Logan County has been working for 57 years in our community. The mission of the United Way is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world. The United Way envisions a world where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income stability and healthy lives.

Each year the United Way of Logan County, along with other United Ways all over the state, nation and the world, conducts a campaign to raise funds, which are distributed to partner agencies that provide services in the county. Funding is provided by generous employers, their employees and individuals throughout the county. The money raised in Logan County, stays in Logan County. Money also comes into Logan County from other United Way Campaigns thanks to affiliation with the national organization. The local organization pays $1,500 a year to United Way Worldwide for access to that network. This is approximately one percent of the annual local budget.

For 2019, the United Way has pledged to partner with 14 non-profits to provide a portion of the funding they need to continue to provide needed services in our community.

United Way has pledged $90,000 to be distributed among these agencies, which are: American Red Cross, Boy Scouts, Center for Youth and Family Services, Christian Child Care, Community Action of Central Illinois Meals on Wheels and CAPCIL Transit Programs, Girls On The Run, Girl Scouts, Lincoln Area YMCA, Lincoln Pastoral Counseling Services, Living Alternatives Pregnancy Resource Center, Lincoln Center for Developmental Rehabilitation, The Oasis/Senior Citizens of Logan County and The Salvation Army.

The campaign to raise money for next year is happening now and is ongoing. How can Logan County residents help our community LIVE UNITED? Participate in your workplace campaign and designate funds to The United Way of Logan County. If you do not have a workplace campaign, you can find out more about the organization and give at www.uwlogancountil.org. You can also access information on the partner agencies listed above and volunteer opportunities that are available.

If you have questions or need more information, please contact the United Way of Logan County. The mailing address is 120 S. McLean Lincoln IL 62656. Phone [phone]. Email [e-mail].

[Patti Becker
Administrative Director
The United Way of Logan County]