09.10.26
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.
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09.21.26
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.
08.16.26
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.
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07.30.26
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.
05.28.26
United Way of Metro Chicago's 2026 Stronger Neighborhoods Awards recognized Cheryl Francis and PNC for their philanthropic leadership and commitment to building thriving communities. The event raised more than $1 million to advance United Way's transformative work across the Chicago region.
05.16.26
United Way of Metro Chicago’s Chief Programs Officer Jackie Rosa joined FOX 32's ChicagoLIVE to share how real-time 2-1-1 data shows current and growing needs — especially housing support — and how United Way is responding.
05.05.26
United Way of Metro Chicago announced the disbursement of $250,000 from its Response Fund to immediately address housing and homelessness prevention across the Chicago region. The funds, awarded as a set of 20 grants ranging from $10,000 to $20,000, went to established direct service providers across Chicago, suburban Cook County and DuPage County specifically addressing housing and homelessness prevention—urgent needs identified by real-time 211 Metro Chicago data.
04.22.26
Food insecurity is rising in our area and across the country, and food banks are bracing for greater demand ahead of upcoming changes to SNAP benefits. Hundreds of volunteers from different organizations are in Tinley Park Wednesday for United Way's April Food Day, collecting non-perishable food items.
04.22.26
A United Way of Metro Chicago event that began as a small mall food drive raised more than 65,000 pounds of nonperishable food and household items for 10 pantries across the south and southwest suburbs Wednesday.
04.21.26
It's "April Food Day," and CBS News Chicago teamed up with the United Way to deliver food to those in need. The campaign works to help nourish our neighbors, because everyone deserves access to fresh, nutritious food.
02.15.26
Federal policy changes are making it more challenging for our neighbors to meet their basic needs. 2-1-1 is here to help.
02.11.26
211 Metro Chicago celebrates National 211 Day and its successful third year of operation, having fielded more than 550,000 contacts seeking essential community needs and social service support for Chicago and suburban Cook County residents.
01.30.26
The fifth cohort of ten small, local organizations will each receive up to $50,000 in unrestricted funds from United Way of Metro Chicago, plus capacity building and networking opportunities to encourage growth and deepen their impact.
12.08.25
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Mayor’s Office of Reentry Director Joseph Mapp, Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Commissioner Dr. Olusimbo Ige, and United Way of Metro Chicago announced a $600,000 investment in reentry service providers which will allow organizations to expand support programs and mental health services for returning residents.