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 In
continued support of its mission, the United Way of Logan County has
pledged $74,000 in 2025 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.
Christian Child Care – to provide scholarships for families
when financial support is needed.
The Girl Scouts of Central Illinois – to
provide financial assistance to Logan County girls in scouting.
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 2024, 739 preschool children in
Logan County are registered for this program. Over 15,000 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 at
https://www.imaginationlibrary.com. Local supporters
that make this program possible are listed on our website at
https://www.uwlogancountyil.
org/dolly-parton-imagination-library-supporters.
United Way 2-1-1 will also continue to be sponsored by the
United Way of Logan County. This resource, provided by PATH in
Bloomington, Illinois, 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, over 250
requests were made for assistance. 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 at
www.uwlogancountyil.org.
You can also give 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 and LIVES UNITED.
[Patti Schonauer
Administrative Director
The United Way of Logan County] |
