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United Way ofCentral Illinoisspringfieldunitedway.org
2021 COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT
Damon, a teacher at District 186, and Aidan, a recent high school graduate, McParland represent the best of our community and highlight the tremendous impact a family can have. At the onset of the pandemic, we received a phone call from Damon asking if he could help United Way raise money for the COVID-19 Response Fund. What was unique however, was how they planned to raise funds.
For a $25 minimum donation, this father and son bagpiping team would travel to the location of your choice and perform a 15-20 minute socially distanced concert.
The success of their efforts was overwhelming. Damon and Aidan had many notable milestones during their 61 performances. They performed at dozens of surprise birthday parties, at six assisted living facilities, at the Springfield Black Lives Matter Candlelight Vigil, and even performed a Facebook live stream with Springfield’s sister city in Japan.
One of our favorite highlights was Damon and Aidan for the “Fans in the Stands” at Super Bowl LV. Their story was featured on the NFL’s social media along with their photos in the virtual seats.
Over the course of 61 performances, they raised over $13,832.
When asked about their experience, Damon said, “It is a wonderful feeling to be able to do that for people, so that even with COVID-19 during a time when have to stay apart, we can still be together, and luckily for us, the bagpipes are the perfect social distance instrument.”
Damon and Aidan not only astounded our staff and volunteers with how much they raised, they brought our community a lot of joy during a challenging time.
Damon and Aidan show us that every person has the ability to do extraordinary things. We are proud to partner with local everyday heroes like Damon and Aiden. Because when we Live United, we create a stronger tomorrow for everyone.
Read more of our local stories on our website!
UNITEDAGAINST COVID-19
United Way of Central Illinois and The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln joined together to create the COVID-19 Response Fund to deploy resources to community-based organizations at the front lines of a coronavirus spread in Illinois’ greater capital region.
TOTAL AMOUNT AWARDED
$905,925TOTAL NUMBER OF
INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE DONORS
261TOTAL NUMBER OF
ORGANIZATIONS THAT RECEIVED GRANTS
81
• John Kelker (co-chair), United Way of Central Illinois
• John Stremsterfer (co-chair), Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
• Shelia Boozer, Springfield Public Schools District 186
• Becky Gabany, Memorial Medical Center
• Kim Luz, St. John’s Hospital• Dave Steward, SIU School of Medicine• Roe Stone, Community Volunteer• Wendi Wills El-Amin, SIU School of
Medicine• Dan Wright, Sangamon County State’s
Attorney
ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER AND DONATION NEEDSThroughout the year we reached out to local organizations to see what their extra needs were and if there were any changes to their services due to COVID-19. We kept the 211 Call Center updated with these changes so that callers had the correct information when it mattered most.
Our volunteer site connected community members to relevant volunteer needs including virtual and socially distant ways to support such as collection drives and other opportunities to support our local agencies. Learn more and view the list of recipients and donors at springfieldunitedway.org/COVID19.
Pandemic Community Advisory Group Members
WHO YOU’RE HELPINGETHNICITY INCOME AGE
48% Caucasian
45% African-American
1% Hispanic/Latino1%
Asian
5% Other
94% Low Income
3% Moderate Income
2% Middle Income
1% Upper Income
16% 10-20 years
41% 35-64 years
12% 20-34 years
14% 65+ years
TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY
17% <10 years
OUR FOCUS AREAS
HEALTHACTIVATING AND INSPIRING OUR COMMUNITY TOGET HEALTHYAND STAY HEALTHY
FINANCIAL STABILITYPROVIDING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THE EDUCATION, SKILLS AND SUPPORTS NEEDED TO LEAD FINANCIALLY STABLE LIVES
EDUCATIONHELPING CHILDREN LEARN,
ACHIEVE AND SUCCEED WHILE ENGAGING FAMILIES
AND COMMUNITIES
SUPPORTING ASAFETY NET OF
FOOD AND SHELTER
BASIC NEEDS
28 LOCAL PROGRAMS RECEIVING COMMUNITY FUND, EMERGENCY FUND, AND RED FEATHER GRANTS
275 NONPROFITS, INCLUDING OTHER LOCAL UNITED WAYS, RECEIVING DONATIONS
43%- COVID-19 RESPONSE24% -EDUCATION13%- BASIC NEEDS9% - HEALTH8% - FINANCIAL STABILITY
AmerenAT&T
Bank of SpringfieldBUNN
City of SpringfieldHanson Professional Services Inc.
Horace Mann
Hospital Sisters Health SystemIllinois National Bank
Kerber, Eck, Braeckel LLPMarine Bank
Memorial Health SystemSCHEELSSikich LLP
Springfield Electric Supply Co.Springfield Public Schools
District 186Town & Country Bank
TROXELLU.S. Bank
Wells Fargo Home Lending
Thank you to the employees and leadership of our partners for your dedication to our community.
2020 TOP TWENTY CAMPAIGNS
DONOR NETWORKSThe impact of a United Way leadership gift cannot be overstated. The extraordinary generosity of the members of United
Way’s donor networks open doors to a better life for all of us living in our community. Thank you for making our community a better place to live, work, and raise children.
United Way of Central Illinois’ Leaders Guild Society recognizes our
community’s most committed individuals and families, the champions of change
who annually contribute $1,000 or more to help inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow.
LEADERS GUILDTOCQUEVILLE SOCIETYThe Alexis de Tocqueville Society
recognizes the generosity of individuals and families contributing at the highest levels of personal giving. These caring
philanthropists exemplify an outstanding commitment to improving the quality of life
in our community.
The Community Builders Society recognizes those who make an exceptional commitment to our
community through their gift of $500 to $999 annually. This group of game-
changers allows United Way to lead the fight for the basic needs, education,
financial stability and health of every person in our community.
COMMUNITY BUILDERS
COMMUNITY GIVING SNAPSHOT
3% - RED FEATHER GRANTS
MEALS SERVED
POUNDS OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED
TOTAL MEALS PROVIDED
164,005
273,004
483,083CLIENTS SERVED BY
EMERGENCY SHELTERS
NIGHTS SHELTERED
DAYS SHELTERED
1,209
30,871 9,837
BASIC NEEDSCOMMUNITY PRIORITIES
EMERGENCY FOOD
EMERGENCY SHELTER
BASIC NEEDS INVESTMENTS-Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois
St. John’s Breadline
-Contact MinistriesEmergency Shelter for Womenand Women with Children
-Helping Hands of Springfield, Inc.Emergency Shelter
-Mini O’Beirne Crisis NurseryCrisis Nursery Core Program
-Senior Services of Central IllinoisDaily Bread Home Delivered Meals
-Sojourn Shelter and ServicesAdult and Children Shelter
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS• Heartland Continuum of Care
Community Education Committee
• Local Emergency Planning Commission
RESULTS THAT MATTER
B A S I C N E E D SBASIC NEEDS EMERGENCY FOOD & SHELTER PROGRAM
Local EFSP Phase 36 Funding- $95,866• Abundant Faith
Ministries• Compass for Kids Inc.• Contact Ministries• First Presbyterian
Church• Helping Hands of
Springfield
• Senior Services of Central Illinois
• Sojourn Shelter and Services
• SpringfieldUrbanLeague
• The Salvation Army
Local EFSP Phase 37 Funding- $77,279• Abundant Faith
Ministries• Catholic Charities• Compass for Kids Inc.• Contact Ministries• Helping Hands of
Springfield• Senior Services of
Central Illinois
• Sojourn Shelter and Services
• SpringfieldUrbanLeague
• The Salvation Army• Youth Service Bureau
Local EFSP Phase CARES Funding- $110,177• Catholic Charities• Compass for Kids Inc.• Contact Ministries• Helping Hands of
Springfield• Senior Services of
Central Illinois
• Sojourn Shelter and Services
• SpringfieldUrbanLeague
• The Salvation Army• Youth Service Bureau
Red Feather Grants support local programs aligned with our mission and are necessary for the support of our community.
RED FEATHER GRANTSAmerican Red Cross- serving South Central IL
Disaster Services
MERCY Communities
Homeless Management Information System
HOME FIRES SERVED
TOTAL CLIENTS COORDINATED
PEOPLE HELPED
78
1,326
220
TOTAL FUNDING LEVERAGED
$527,128TOTAL ORGANIZATIONS
COORDINATED
22
EDUCATION
RESULTS THAT MATTER
COMMUNITY PRIORITIES
KINDERGARTEN READINESS
ON-TIME ACHIEVEMENT
GRADUATING WITH A PLAN
EDUCATION INVESTMENTS-Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois
Comprehensive Mentoring-Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois
Project Learn-Compass for Kids, Inc.
Camp CompassClub Compass
-Girl Scouts of Central Illinois, Inc.Girl Scout Leadership Experience Outreach Program
-One Hope UnitedFoster Grandparent Program
-Springfield Public SchoolsCamp Kindergarten: Ready, Set Go!
-Springfield Urban League, Inc.Freedom SchoolBrandon OutREACH
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS• Community ACEs Training
Adverse Childhood Experiences• Continuum of Learning
Sangamon Success60 x 2025 NetworkReady to LearnCampaign for Grade Level Reading
• Education Data Collaborative• Making the Grade
1,286STUDENTS
SERVED
72%OF CHILDREN
ACHIEVED GROWTH IN READING SKILLS
74% 363OF CHILDREN SERVED ACHIEVED GROWTH IN
MATH SKILLS
TRAINED VOLUNTEERSYE
AR R
OUND
PRO
GRAM
S S U M M E R L E A R N I N G P R O G R A M S
OF CHILDREN ACHIEVED GROWTH IN READING SKILLS
OF CHILDREN ACHIEVED GROWTH
IN MATH SKILLS
STUDENT SERVED
OF STUDENTS IMPROVED BEHAVIOR
95% 99%
347
72%S O C I A L - E M O T I O N A L S U P P O R T
EDUCATION
S U M M E R L E A R N I N G P R O G R A M S
OF STUDENTS IMPROVED BEHAVIOR
S O C I A L - E M O T I O N A L S U P P O R T
PROGRAM GRADUATES IN 2020
TOTAL PROGRAM GRADUATES SINCE 2011
AGE-APPROPRIATEBOOKS PROVIDED IN 2020
TOTAL AGE-APPROPRIATEBOOKS PROVIDED SINCE 2011
479 5,259
12,217 156,622
Alexander loved his book that came in!! He has really been liking trains lately and this has been such a fun book to read with him. Thanks so much! -Katie G.
Thank you does not begin to describe how much of an impact your donation has brought children across central Illinois and specifically, my daughter Alivia and our family. I am looking forward to how much quality time and learning comes from these books we receive. They will bring a smile to Alivia’s face for years to come and you will have a special place in our hearts. -Lacey P.
We’ve been so blessed by the books we’ve received and it is so much fun for my kids to receive a surprise book in the mail each time! As a stay-at-home mom of 3 we do a lot of reading and are so thankful for our growing collection! -Karen O.
My oldest daughter Emma got them also and loved it. Now she loves reading the books her sister receives to her. Molly is always excited to get mail and a new book each month. Both of my girls are ahead and advanced in vocabulary and language. We love this program and always tell our friends about it. -Valerie C.
DOLLY PARTON’S IMAGINATION LIBRARYDolly Parton’s Imagination Library helps children become kindergarten
E D U C A T I O Nready by sending them one book a month in the mail until they turn five years old at no cost to the families. We would like to thank the American Business Club, the Judith G. Stephens Chairperson’s Fund, the Susan Cook House Educational
Trust, SCHEELS and the major support of an anonymous donor for their generous support of this program.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
RESULTS THAT MATTER
COMMUNITY PRIORITIES
STABLE HOUSING
WORK SKILLS SUPPORT
FINANCIAL LITERACY
FINANCIAL STABILITYINVESTMENTS
-Helping Hands of Springfield, Inc.Helping Hands Representative Payee Program
-Memorial Behavioral HealthProjects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness
-MERCY Communities, Inc.Permanent Supportive HousingTransitional Living Program
-Senior Services of Central IllinoisComprehensive Elder Assistance Services
-Springfield Urban League, Inc.The Empowerment Program
• Welcome to the Real World Simulation• Focused Deterrence Initiative• Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance
72%OF CLIENTS
OVERCAME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT
37%OF CLIENTS OBTAINED
EMPLOYMENT
100%CLIENTS INCREASED
KNOWLEDGE OF WORKPLACE SKILLS
500SENIORS SERVED IN
STABLE HOUSING OF CLIENTS DECREASED DEBT
OF CLIENTS INCREASED SAVINGS
OF CLIENTS OPENED A CHECKING, SAVINGS OR INVESTMENT ACCOUNT
89%43%
54%
FINANCIAL STABILITY
-Helping Hands of Springfield, Inc.Helping Hands Representative Payee Program
-Memorial Behavioral HealthProjects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness
-MERCY Communities, Inc.Permanent Supportive HousingTransitional Living Program
-Senior Services of Central IllinoisComprehensive Elder Assistance Services
-Springfield Urban League, Inc.The Empowerment Program
MY SMART MONEYGet smarter with your money. United Way teamed up with the SunTrust Foundation to provide people with straightforward, concrete actions to tackle real-life problems that impact their finances.
The free, interactive website provides short-term financial help and also helps individuals plan for their long-term financial goals with information, quizzes and calculators to help you get smarter about your money.
No matter your goals, everyone can benefit from information to make better decisions about your money.
www.mysmartmoney.com
F I N A N C I A L S T A B I L I T Y
ESTIMATED TAX RETURN SAVINGS
IN 2020
SAVED IN FEES BY USING MY FREE TAXES IN 2020
$118,803 $16,016
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WORKING HARD BUTSTRUGGLING TO SURVIVE
ALICE is an acronym that stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed.
ALICE are our families, neighbors and colleagues who work hard, earn above the federal poverty level, but not enough to afford a basic household budget of housing, child care, food, transportation and healthcare.
In Illinois, there were over 1.1 million ALICE households in 2018. Here in Sangamon County, 20% of households are considered ALICE households.
View the updated report at springfieldunitedway.org/ALICE.
NUMBER OF TAX RETURNS FILED
IN 2020
91
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
RESULTS THAT MATTER
HEALTHINVESTMENTS
- Lutheran Child and Family ServicesCounseling
- Senior Services of Central IllinoisSenior Connection and Transport Program
- SIU Center for Family MedicineCIRCLe 2-1-1
HEALTHCOMMUNITY PRIORITIES
ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
HEALTH ADVOCACY
• Community Health Roundtable for Springfield & Sangamon County
• Community Health Needs Assessment Stakeholder Group
183CLIENTS USED
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
1,628PRIMARY CARE
VISITS
60%OF CLIENTS FELT THEY HAD
OWNERSHIP OVER THEIR OWN CARE
CLIENTS SERVED BY COMMUNITY HEALTH ACCESS PROGRAMS
NUMBER OF COUNSELING
HOURS PROVIDED
OF CLIENTS MAINTAINED
TREATMENT BEYONDSIX MONTHS
1,003
1,21481%
- Lutheran Child and Family ServicesCounseling
- Senior Services of Central IllinoisSenior Connection and Transport Program
- SIU Center for Family MedicineCIRCLe 2-1-1
H E A L T H
IN PRESCRIPTION SAVINGS IN 2020
PEOPLE HELPED
AVERAGE SAVINGS
$428,198.70
7,836
41%
FREE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM
CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE IN 2020
CALL SINCE ITS LAUNCH IN 2012
22,420
Dial 211 or 1-888-865-9903for confidential, non-emergency
assistance, 24 hours a day,365 days a year.
UTILITYASSISTANCE
RENTASSISTANCE
HOMELESS SHELTER
TOP FIVE CALLS IN 2020
2,628
Since 2012, 211 has been the first stop many people look to for resources in
Sangamon and Menard Counties. With COVID-19, many turned to 211 to find information on access to food, mental
health resources, rental assistance and more. 211 call specialists are available
24/7 and in multiple languages.
FINANCIALASSISTANCE
FOOD PANTRIES
VOLUNTEERISM
268+ VOLUNTEERS
Due to the pandemic, many of our normal volunteer activities had to be canceled. Even in one of our toughest years, last year our volunteers raised
their hands. It’s volunteers who make us proud to be part of this community. Thank you to all our corporate partners and community members who
volunteered to make our community stronger.
In 2020, traditional Day of Action projects were canceled. Despite these changes, United Way was able to provide virtual DAY of Action!
DRIVE TOTALS
TOTAL POUNDS OF FOOD COLLECTED
3,057 197TOTAL HOMEMADE
MASKS
3,775 440
1,713 7
TOTAL NUMBER OF DIAPERS COLLECTED
OUNCES OF BABY FORMULA COLLECTED
CARDS OR LETTERS WRITTEN TO SENIORS
AND STUDENTS
MOCK INTERVIEW VOLUNTEERS
VOLUNTEERS
WE ARE TRUSTWORTHY& EFFECTIVEAt United Way we invest in programs which produce results at agencies that manage their money wisely.
We have been recognized nationally and locally for our high rate of efficiency and consistently receive a four-star rating by Charity Navigator - its highest ranking.
We also earned a Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, the world’s largest source for nonprofit information.
UNITED WAY VISION COUNCILSUnited Way of Central Illinois is always seeking knowledgeable volunteers to serve on Vision Councils in the areas of Basic Needs, Education, Financial Stability and Health.
Vision Councils are separate teams of 8-13 community volunteers with knowledge/experience in a specific area and help:
� work with partners to solve crucial problems in the community;
� invest United Way dollars in programs with measurable results and outcomes;
� create documents necessary for an annual grant process; and
� develop and continuously review UWCIL investments
GIVE MORE THAN A GIFT! VOLUNTEER!UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEERSUnited Way’s Loaned Executive Program, New Business Committee and Special Events Committee offer great opportunities to help support local programs while sharing your passions.
LIVE UNITED 365 BUSINESS CIRCLELive United 365 Business Circle is for employers with 100 or fewer employees. Local businesses participating in the Live United 365 Business Circle are engaged in our
community and help United Way of Central Illinois improve the quality of life in our area. Our entire community benefits when children succeed in school, families are stable and our community has access to the resources needed for stronger healthier lives. Learn more at
springfieldunitedway.org/LIVEUNITED365
SAPPHIRE LEVEL-($100-$364)
EMERALD LEVEL-($365-$999)
DIAMOND LEVEL-($1000+)
AAAAetna Insurance & CasualtyAlpha Delta KappaAltorfer Inc.Amco Fence Co.AmerenAmerican Business ClubAmerican Metals Supply Co.American Red CrossAnderson ElectricAndrews EngineeringAnthem Blue CrossArena Food Service, Inc.AT&TBank of SpringfieldBig Brothers Big Sisters of Central IllinoisBlue Cross Blue Shield of Central IllinoisBlue Cross Blue Shield of South CarolinaBoys and Girls Clubs of Central IllinoisBrown, Hay & Stephens, LLPBUNNButler Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center
Capitol Radio GroupCaterpillarCatholic Charities Diocese of Springfield Illinois
CEFCUCentral Counties Health CentersCentral Illinois Community Blood CenterCharles W. Adams and CompanyComcastCommunity Child Care ConnectionCompass for Kids, Inc.Concordia VillageContact MinistriesCornerstone Title GroupeCrawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. Consulting Engineers
Davis Financial GroupDon’s Chimney SweepEllen S. Hatch TrustEnterprise Rent-A-CarEstes, Bridgewater & OgdenExelon CorporationExpress Employment ProfessionalsFamily Service CenterFedExFirst Bankers Trust CompanyFirst Mid Bank and Trust
Flat Branch Home LoansForsyth InsuranceFriendly Chevrolet, IncFrye-Williamson Press, Inc.Girl Scouts of Central IllinoisGrinnell MutualHanson Information Systems, Inc.Hanson Professional Services Inc.Harvatin Law OfficesHeartland Credit UnionHelping Hands of SpringfieldHenson Robinson Co.Hickory Point BankHorace MannHospital Sisters Health SystemHSHS St. John’s HospitalIBM CorporationIllinois Automobile Dealers AssociationIllinois Education AssociationIllinois National BankIllinois Tool Works FoundationJC Penney Jim Wilson Interiors Inc.JPMorgan ChaseJudith G. Stephens Chairperson’s FundKerber, Eck & Braeckel LLPKeurig Dr. PepperKirby RiskKnight’s Action Park, Inc.Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.Lincoln Land Community CollegeLyondell Chemical CompanyM. J. Kellner Co., Inc.Macy’s Marine BankMeijer Stores Memorial Health SystemMERCY CommunitiesMerrill LynchMicrosoftMini O’Beirne Crisis NurseryOne Hope UnitedPeerless CleanersPeoples Bank & TrustPNC BankPrairie Center Against Sexual AssaultPrincipal Financial GroupR.K. DixonRegions BankReinke/Pressley Family Give to the World
Robert D. and Marilyn F. Uteg Charitable Trust
Roland MachineryRSM US LLPRutledge Youth FoundationRyan Electrical SolutionsS & K Buick GMC, Inc.SCHEELSSchnucksSecurity BankSEIU Local #15Senior Services of Central IllinoisSheehan & Sheehan, Lawyers, P.C.Sikich LLPSIU School of MedicineSojourn Shelter and ServicesSolomon ColorsSorling Northrup AttorneysSpringfield Electric Supply Co.Springfield Housing AuthoritySpringfield Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co.Springfield Public Schools District 186Springfield Urban League, Inc.State Employees Combined AppealState Farm InsuranceSun TrustTarget The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
The Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Store 258Town & Country BankTracy Family FoundationTROXELLTSI Incorporated - Dickey JohnU.S. BankUnited Parcel ServiceUniversity of Illinois SpringfieldVistra EnergyWalmart Way Law Offices, L.L.C.Wells Fargo Home LendingWilson Park Funeral HomeWolter, Beeman, Lynch & LondriganY-T Packing CompanyZara’s Collision Center
COMPANIES OFFERING EMPLOYEE GIVING CAMPAIGNS OR CORPORATE SUPPORT