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Free Tax Help Available to Low-Income Elgin Area Residents

Families struggling just to make ends meet shouldn’t have to pay to get their tax refund, and, in Illinois, they don’t – thanks to a partnership with the Center for Economic Progr... » Read More

Top 11 in 2011: Things we’ve accomplished thanks to your support

We are pleased to present this list of the Top 11 Things We've Accomplished at United Way of Elgin, thanks to our volunteers, donors, community partners, and supporters throughout the area. » Read More

Illinois Poverty Report shows poverty at highest point in decades

Poverty, worse in Illinois today than during the recession, grew from pre-to post-recession by 16 percent, according to the 2011 Report on Illinois Poverty released in early December. In f... » Read More

Thanking Our Donors Through the Caring Club

Here at United Way of Elgin, we are constantly looking for new ways to thank our donors for their gift to the community.  We are excited to introduce the Caring Club©, a ... » Read More

United Way of Elgin begins the 2012 Community Investment Process

With the 2011-12 campaign winding down, the United Way of Elgin is shifting gears and moving into the community investment process – the time when decisions are made about where United Way wi... » Read More

We Welcome One of Our Newest Board Members: Donna Ackerman

Donna Ackerman joined the United Way of Elgin Board in January. She is the » Read More

We are Celebrating the 3 Year Anniversary of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library with a Giveaway

In February, the United Way of Elgin will celebrate the three year anniversary » Read More

Thanks to Our Three Retiring Board Members

In December, three long-time United Way of Elgin board members will reach the end of their » Read More

Youth United Way Making a Difference in the Community in 2011

Throughout 2011, Youth United Way (YUW) has ... » Read More

Feeding Greater Elgin Opens Permanent Location

Last summer, United Way of Elgin was at the table with several local food pantries and interested parties to discuss the crisis of food insecurity in Elgin.  Out of those meetings came the ide... » Read More