Give Back to help our neighbors meet their basic needs and make their holidays brighter

More than 30% of households across the Chicago region struggle to make ends meet and afford basic needs such as food, shelter, and access to health care. United Way is working with our partners across the region to help our neighbors meet their basic needs and make the holiday season brighter. You can help!

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A Gift of $25

can provide a holiday meal for a family of four.

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A Gift of $100

can provide three nights of shelter for a child and their family.

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A Gift of $200

can provide a primary care doctor’s visit to support health and well-being.

This Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024, consider making a one-time or recurring gift to help our neighbors in need.


Donate Today

To make your contribution by credit card, please complete the donation form below.
For more ways to make a contribution, click here.

Thanks to a generous match from United Way of Metro Chicago's Board of Directors, your gift will make an even bigger impact!
All contributions before December 31 will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $50,000!


To donate by stock, wire transfer, or other assets, please email donorhelp@LIVEUNITEDchicago.org or call 312.906.2238.

To pay by check, please note “Giving Tuesday 2024” on the check and make checks payable to United Way of Metropolitan Chicago.

Please mail by US Postal Service to United Way of Metro Chicago | 231196 Momentum Place | Chicago, IL 60689

If shipping by UPS, FedEx, or messenger service, please send to United Way of Metro Chicago | Fifth Third Wholesale Lockbox | Lockbox #231196 | 910 Pasquinelli Dr. | Westmont, IL 60559


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