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Young people often struggle post-high school because they don’t feel prepared to make career decisions. But that changes when career exploration and guidance opportunities are offered during high school.   Thanks to your partnership, students...

  When Ari first heard about Workforce180, she wondered if there was a catch. A program that provided tuition support, mentoring, and resources sounded too good to be true.   Ari realized it really was true when Workforce180 provided her with...

When passionate women step up, big things happen. Like distributing over 40,000 books to more than 4,000 children!    All of this happened thanks to the efforts of our local Women United chapter. These women are part of a powerful network of...

For the past 90 years, your partnership with UWMC has been a driving force for change.    Some of that change has happened inside of UWMC: In 2018, changes externally required us to pivot internally. That launched a new approach we call...

We’re celebrating a major milestone in 2025: it’s UWMC’s 90th anniversary! While nine decades is impressive in itself, the milestone raises a more important question…   What does 90 years of impact look like?   It looks like developing...

Our community grows stronger with every step we take on the pathway to prosperity. And you helped many fellow community members take steps toward stability and self-sufficiency in 2024!   Check out the 2024 annual report to see the impact you...

Maia is a single-mother of three who moved to Bloomington-Normal for new employment opportunities. But housing options were limited because many landlords require proof of steady income from new renters. Despite finding a full-time job with a...

The Mobile Medical Unit launched in August 2023 and by the end of that year had already served over 280 patients in four locations in Bloomington-Normal! That’s a substantial need, now being met.   United Way of McLean County saw a way to reach...

Post-Pandemic Poverty Report   In 2023, we received the latest household poverty report for McLean County. Post-pandemic, poverty has increased with over 26,000 households struggling financially. Of those households, around 11,000 meet the...

Your generous support in 2023 elevated the reach and impact of our shared mission to individuals and families across McLean County. Many area residents have found pathways to prosperity thanks to your partnership! Our 2023 annual report...

Lifelong friends and Workforce180 participants Jenny and Sal have always supported each other. Sal shares, “We’ve been friends since kindergarten!” Over the years, they’ve encouraged each other whenever school, work, or life got difficult. “When...

How many young adults can say their career path matches their favorite childhood Halloween costume?! That’s true for Kelli. She’s wanted to be a nurse as long as she can remember. “About half my family is in nursing! Really, I never wanted to be...