KEWANEE AREA UNITED WAY
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Mission Statement
Our Mission “The mission of the Kewanee Area United Way is to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another.” Our Vision “To be a community-based support organization which energizes and inspires people to make a difference; which works with the community to identify human care issues; and, which increases the resources available to address these issues.”
About This Cause
Kewanee Area United Way works with government, non-profit and for profit organizations to form collaborations and partnerships to avoid unnecessary duplication of service. This ensures that your dollars are used efficiently and effectively to address the root causes of poverty in our community. Improving The Kewanee Area For many years, the Kewanee Area United Way has been bringing together people and resources to improve lives within our communities. As a leading non-governmental health and human services partner in the community, the Kewanee Area United Way provides a way for people to give back to the community and to help others in their time of need. United Way supported programs impact the lives of 4 out of 10 persons in our area. Helping The Community For Over 80 Years. Originally back in 1926 the Community Chest of Kewanee was formed: which in, later years changed the organizational name to Kewanee Area United Way. Kewanee Area United Way has been serving Kewanee area for more than 80 years. All monies donated stay in the Kewanee area to serve Kewanee area citizens. United Way's fundraising efforts support non-profit organizations that help people from all walks of life. The variety of the non-profits supported by the Kewanee Area United Way reflects the diversity of Kewanee area residents. Submit Chances are that you, a family member, a friend, or a neighbor has benefited from programs that receive funding from the United Way campaign. For example, United Way agencies include child care centers, food banks, the American Red Cross, alchohol/drug treatment centers, and more. Our non-profit partners also serve the homeless, victims of domestic violence, at-risk children, and other people in need. What do we mean by the 'Kewanee area?' The Kewanee area in the context of the Kewanee Area United Way is Henry and Stark counties. This means that we serve so much more than the town of Kewanee where our office is located. The towns this office serves (with monthly support of member agencies) are: Annawan, Atkinson, Bishop Hill, Bradford, Cambridge, Castleton, Galva, Geneseo, Hoopole, Kewanee, Lafayette, Speer, Toulon, and Wyoming. Our member agencies provide services to clients in all of these areas; that's how we are the Kewanee Area United Way! Our 16 agencies include: ABCD - After School Program, Abilities Plus - Developmentally Disabled, Alternatives for the Older Adult - Senior Care Aunt Martha's - Health Care Boy Scouts - Youth Development Braveheart - Children Advocacy Center Bridgeway - Mental Health Freedom House - Domestic Violence Support Girl Scouts - Youth Development Henry County Senior Citizens Center Henry County Youth Services Bureau - Counseling to Children Kewanee Food Pantry Salvation Army - Crisis Intervention Sunshine Community Services Center - Youth Tutoring The Center for Youth and Family Solutions - Family Counseling YMCA - Family Health & Wellness In 2013 the collaborative effort supported 15,424 individuals through our parner agencies. Giving to the United Way Why give to United Way and not give directly to an individual non-profit? There are two key reasons to give to United Way rather than directly to a non-profit. First, United Way's annual campaign efforts give area non-profits a reliable source of funding. Instead of allocating precious and scarce resources to solicit individual contributions, these organizations can count on United Way to cost-effectively promote and administer a single campaign that raises money for many causes at once. While our non-profit partners may have additional sources of income - such as foundation grants, events, and government assistance - United Way donations provide the crucial funds for their services and programs. Second, and more importantly, your United Way gift is an investment in a powerful network of interconnected programs and services. No one non-profit organization stands alone. The value of your donation has a "snowball effect," giving it a system-wide impact. For example, say you gave directly to a women's shelter, which uses that money to provide much-needed food and clothing to its patrons. But what about when a resident of the shelter needs a job? Or a car to get to her job? When you donate to United Way, your contribution also goes to programs that can help her find work, transportation, permanent housing, child care, and more. It takes a system of support to help her get back on her feet. By donating to United Way, you strengthen that system. And by strengthening the system, you strengthen your entire community.