United Way Assesses the Aftermath of the State Budget Crisis

This summer thousands protested throughout the state warning of the devastating impact of human services cuts in Springfield.

Programs Surveyed

As the largest non-governmental funder for the region, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago surveyed almost 400 non-profits throughout Illinois to understand the impact of the recent state budget cuts.  While the immediate affect of the state budget was not as devastating as anticipated, the budgeted delayed payments are impacting agencies across the sector.  As we prepare for the next budget cycle, already reported at a deficit of $12 billion, our survey finds agencies are currently forced to re-evaluate programs, staffing and client capacity.

Of the participating non-profits surveyed, 57% reported they are waiting on back payments from the state to provide services. Read more.  

Tis' the Season to Adopt-A-Family

This holiday season, United Way will sponsor its fourth-annual, Adopt-A-Family program and plans to assist 75 families needing some extra help this year.  Last year's program benefitted more than 300 adults and children.

United Way is calling on individuals and companies to Adopt-A-Family this holiday season. Sponsors will receive a list of items their adoptive family's needs including: clothing items with correct sizes, toys, books, gift cards and other holiday items. Donations can be dropped-off at United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, 560 W. Lake St., in Chicago from November 2 through December 11, 2009. Read more.

"Given our present economic condition, many of the people who will benefit by the multitude of programs United Way supports look a lot like you and me." --Tom Skilling Weatherman, WGN News United Way Tocqueville Society Member

WGN Forcast Calls for LIVING UNITED

 WGN TV Channel 9 kicked off its United Way Employee Campaign on Wednesday, October 14. Weatherman Tom Skilling spoke to nearly 200 WGN employees encouraging them to give to United Way and help those who are less fortunate. Skilling is a longtime United Way supporter and Tocqueville Society Member, which are individuals who contribute $10,0000 or more to United Way. Read more.

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Meet George

George is 15 years old and likes to play sports, chess and shoot pool. He studies hard and has big dreams of becoming a lawyer or a doctor one day. Two years earlier, however George was a different person.  At the age of 13 he was kicked out of school and in trouble with the law.

According to George, getting expelled and arrested was the worst and best thing that could have happened to him. It made him realize that he did not want to be a drop-out and that he didn't want to spend his life in jail. Read more.

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Do you work for a company that doesn't run a United Way Campaign? You can request one. Call the United Way of Metro Chicago Philanthropic Partnership Program at 312.906.2406 for more information.

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