by Sarah Henderson | Aug 2, 2021
Peoples Gas generously donated $1 Million as the Founding Sponsor for the United Neighborhoods Equity Fund (UNEF). The Fund is designed to support small, Black and Latinx-led nonprofits predominantly located in the city’s south and west sides and south suburban region... by Sarah Henderson | Jun 24, 2021
United Way launched the Responsible Business Leaders Program to educate our corporate partners on the region’s racial wealth gap and to give them the tools to create equitable solutions within their companies. United Way has paired 37 graduates of our Board Leadership... by Sarah Henderson | Jun 24, 2021
We welcomed the 13 new board members to United Way which puts our board at full capacity. This new talented group is 39% women and 31% Black or Latinx — representing the diversity of our city and offering deep connections to communities. To build a more inclusive... by Sarah Henderson | Jun 15, 2021
Across Chicago, many households are celebrating that their families are fully vaccinated. Sadly, the effects of COVID-19 will be felt for years to come. The memories of displaced jobs, social isolation and lost loved ones are too fresh to forget. The economic... by Sarah Henderson | Jun 14, 2021
United Neighborhoods Equity Fund Launches United Way of Metro Chicago recognizes that a top-down approach and lack of lived experience has often led to funder-driven decision-making that lacks authentic community expertise and inclusion. That’s why we launched...
Recent Comments