09.25.23
United Way of Metro Chicago had been working to launch a 211 helpline for the region for more than a decade. Now, eight months into operating it and serving as Executive Director, I see the benefit 211 is having and understand now more than ever the unique nature of the needs facing Chicagoans and Cook County residents.
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08.22.23
Dave Blowers, Vice Chairman of Northern Trust, has been donating to United Way since the year he was hired at the firm – more than four decades ago. Now, he’s stepping up to lead our 2023/2024 Campaign as Chair. Meet Dave and learn how he plans to inspire employee giving – and greater impact – over the next year.
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08.08.23
Wendell Dallas, president and CEO of Nicor Gas, led our 2022/2023 Campaign season to success. $45.2 million was raised to support our work alongside community partners, building neighborhoods where all people can thrive. “It has been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had as a leader."
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07.26.23
When you look at the Chicago region, what do you see? Do you see the challenges that we face? Or do you see a promising future? At United Way of Metro Chicago, we’re committed to seeing this promise, a future with stronger, more equitable communities where all people can thrive. This can only happen when we come together. Because when we’re united, positive change is truly possible.
08.04.22
KPMG Chicago Office Managing Principal Linda Imonti joined the United Way of Metro Chicago board in 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why? Because she wanted to make a difference.
12.20.19
Gone are the days of stuffy, impersonal fundraising campaigns. Remember the days when your company would dictate which organizations you could donate to? Today, United Way corporate partners are...
12.11.18
When she’s not sifting through spreadsheets in her audit department at KPMG, Sara Clancy lends her leadership skills to a good cause. As chair of our Young Leaders United (YLU) affinity...