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Your pledge creates better relationships. More than 5,500 people reported an improvement in the quality of their relationships after receiving counseling at a United Way agency.


United Way is helping in Calhoun County

Your generous contribution to the United Way makes Calhoun County a better place to live and work. From basic social needs to specialized care, 28 United Way member agencies served more than 3,692 people in Calhoun County in 2006. Chances are you or someone you know has benefited from the support of a United Way agency.

From Girl Scouts to the American Red Cross, the United Way of Greater St. Louis funds nearly 200 agencies that have proven their ability to make a lasting, important impact on our county.

Did you know?  

  • Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois operates a food pantry in Hardin.
  • A portion of the Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation’s funding is for outreach in Calhoun County.
  • Community Response Fund grants awarded in Calhoun County in 2006: $4,275 to Calhoun County Council for Senior Citizens for transportation and information and assistance.
  • The Calhoun County Council for Senior Citizens is a newly admitted United Way-funded agency and will begin receiving funding in 2008.

Tragedy inspires family to boost Christmas campaign (The Telegraph)
11/25/2008 | read more

Students donate thousands of items to Community Christmas (The Telegraph)
11/24/2008 | read more

Caring campaign: Granite City woman leads charity drive (The Telegraph)
11/21/2008 | read more

Find places to volunteer this holiday season with United Way’s Holiday Volunteer Guide
11/17/2008 | read more

United Way raises $68.4 million, tops campaign goal (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
11/14/2008 | read more

Calhoun County 
is served by the Southwest Illinois Division.

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Wood River, IL 62095
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Million dollar-plus companies 2008

The United Way funds nearly 200 health and human service agencies located throughout a 16-county area in Missouri and Illinois. More than one million people in our bi-state community receive services that strengthen families, help the elderly, keep children healthy and safe, and build stronger neighborhoods.