Our Partners

United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties' 2023-2024 Partner Organizations

We are proud to partner with a powerful network of community organizations that tackle complex issues facing Kankakee and Iroquois counties. The work of these accredited 501(c)3 nonprofits aligns with United Way's impact goals, demonstrates organizational strength and shows a commitment to improving the quality of life for our neighbors.

Video testamonials from our past Impact Partners

Health Impact Programs

  • Agape Community Outreach Mission - Merchant Street Food Pantry
  • Blessings in a Backpack - Food 
  • Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet - Senior Nutrition Program
  • Center of Hope - Food Pantry
  • Child Network - Child's Advocacy Center and Court Appointed Special Advocates
  • Clove Alliance - Trauma Counseling Services, Medical Advocacy, and Legal Advocacy
  • Helen Wheeler Center for Community Mental Health - Child & Family Services and Outpatient & Case Management Services
  • Iroquois Mental Health Center - Psychiatric Services
  • Options Center for Independent Living - Emergency Services & Assistive Technology Program
  • UCP Center for Disability Services - Home-Based Services Program

Education Impact Programs

  • A More Excellent Way - Family Matters
  • Clove Alliance - Community Engagement & Prevention Services
  • Kankakee Community College - ALIVE Literacy & Baby Talk Program

Financial Stability Impact Programs

  • Agape Community Outreach Mission - Moving Forward Program
  • Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet - Horizons Transitional & Rapid Rehousing Program and Homeless Prevention Program
  • Farmworker & Landscaper Advocacy Project - Improving the Social & Economic Quality of Life for Low-Wage Immigrants
  • Fortitude Community Outreach - Emergency Overnight Shelter

 

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Other donor support was also designated to: A More Excellent Way, Harbor House, Lord's Lambs Food Pantry, Run-A-Way Buckers, and Salvation Army - Kankakee.

How do we determine where funding goes?

Thousands of generous community members make annual gifts to United Way's Community Investment Fund. United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties allocates these gifts via grants to local organizations working to create lasting, measurable change in the areas of education, health and financial stability.  

Local nonprofits serving Kankakee and Iroquois Counties are invited to apply anually. The grant process is competitive every year. Funding is based on recommendations from community investment volunteers, with feedback provided by our Community Impact Committee, and overseen by the United Way Board of Directors.