United Way in the News

Responding to United Way's ALICE data, the new program further reduces costs, widens eligibility, and removes proof-of-income requirements to make Y membership and a range of programs even more affordable for low- and middle-income Chicagoland households.

With disaster-related requests to 211 Metro Chicago up more than 500% following recent severe weather, United Way of Metro Chicago response efforts include local and national initiatives to meet immediate needs.

A coalition of nonprofits, government agencies, and residents transformed an underutilized neighborhood park into a gathering place that honors the area’s history while creating space for the future. United Way of Metro Chicago was there to celebrate with the Summit Neighborhood Network.

Administered by United Way and 211 Metro Chicago, the program provides up to $50 in Lyft ride credits for eligible seniors on Chicago’s South and West Sides.

To help lessen the immediate impact of the Save A Lot closures, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a partnership between United Way of Metropolitan Chicago and Lyft to provide free round-trip rides to grocery stores in the city.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced a new program that provides seniors with free rides to grocery stores. Jackie Rosa of United Way of Metro Chicago joins ChicagoLIVE to explain how the program works and who is eligible.

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the program, funded by Lyft and administered by the United Way of Metro Chicago, following the abrupt closure of seven Save A Lot stores.

South suburban Ford Heights, one of Cook County's food deserts, is now home to a high-tech farm thanks to funding from the county and United Way.

United Way’s Jackie Rosa joined ComEd and Cook County ERMS on “First Take” with Al Kindle to highlight 211 Metro Chicago as a service for Cook County residents amid recent storms and flooding. Jackie's interview begins at 37:00.

United Way of Metro Chicago's Chief Programs Officer Jackie Rosa joined Richard Chew to discuss rising needs — and how United Way is responding through 211 Metro Chicago, our Response Fund, and annual impact grants.