On the South Side of Chicago, the Green Era Campus is an ambitious, community-led project transforming food waste into clean energy, local jobs, and long-term neighborhood wealth. United Way of Metro Chicago, BMO, and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation are thrilled to invest in what’s next.
BMO was a founding partner of United Way of Metro Chicago’s Neighborhood Network Initiative more than a decade ago. The bank believes in the power of place-based community support – and has announced it’s investing another $7.5 million in the Neighborhood Networks.
Our 2024/2025 Campaign Cabinet members are at the forefront of workplace giving. These dedicated volunteers are passionate about the mission of United Way of Metro Chicago – and energizing their colleagues to join them. We connected with a few of our Campaign Cabinet members who shared what motivates them to volunteer and give, plus their hopes for United Way’s 2024/2025 Campaign year.
Over the last year, hundreds of corporate partners ran employee giving campaigns, thousands of volunteers showed up, and millions was raised. All to support our work together building thriving communities.
The philanthropic leader and mentor was recognized for his commitment to improving the quality of life for countless individuals and families across the Chicago region.
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.
Ten years after Emmet Elementary School closed, community leaders and their partners broke ground on the Aspire Center for Workforce Innovation in the school’s parking lot. More than 100 guests gathered in Austin to celebrate the next step in the development of this catalytic investment in their neighborhood.