Mission: Founded in 1922, United Way of Central Illinois creates a better life for us by advancing the common good. Our focus is on protecting services vital to the immediate basic needs of the most vulnerable members of our community; while making long term investments in education, financial stability and health, because these are the building blocks for a good quality of life. We bring together people and organizations from all across the community who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. (Less)

United Way of Central Illinois is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1942, and donations are tax-deductible.