Provides grants to area programs and agencies that focus on building economic mobility, fostering childhood success, improving access to healthcare and supporting safety net services.

Works to build trustworthy collaborations, facilitates the creation of common goals, and equips people and organizations with a shared network of resources.

Focuses on solving problems within the community related to housing and homelessness, youth engagement, human trafficking, and unity and equity.

Administers the federal family planning program by subcontracting with health clinics across Iowa for direct services. The organization refers low-income clients to these clinics for discounted or free family planning services, but does not provide direct clinical services

Safer sex supplies, including condoms, lube, emergency contraception, and pregnancy test strips, are available to all Iowans at no cost through the organization.

Provides financial assistance to individuals with disabilities and the agencies that serve them in Jo Daviess. The foundation requires the submission of grant applications in order to disburse funds. Immediate need funding requests may be submitted directly to the Executive Director or the Grant/Gifting Chair of the Hope Foundation of Jo Daviess County.

Requests for grants must be related, but not limited to:

- Health.

- Housing.

- Transportation.

- Education.

- Employment.

Raises and distributes funds to support education, financial stability, health, and basic needs in the community.

United Way of Illinois Valley is a volunteer-led organization that invests in critical health and human service programs, coordinates community initiatives to improve lives and strengthen communities.

A listing of local services can be found on the website.

- Assists individuals, businesses, and other non-profit organizations to establish permanent endowment and temporary funds, through gifts and bequests, within the confines of one large foundation.

- Foundation funds are used to provide grants to non-profit organizations and scholarships to students within the Fox River Valley, including the Greater Aurora Area and the Tri-Cities.

Provides funds to local non-profit organizations in the Fox Valley area that serve Batavia residents. Grant applications for nonprofits are available on the website in February of each year.

Provides grant funding to approved non-for-profit partner agencies that provide programs that serve individuals in need throughout greater McHenry County. These programs cover four key impact areas:

-- Community Resiliency

-- Healthy Community

-- Financial Security

-- Youth Opportunity

Provides collaborative leadership, fundraising, and support for health and human service programs assisting Jasper County, Iowa, residents. The organization promotes youth enrichment by funding programs that offer activities such as arts, academics, sports, and workshops to enhance the social, emotional, physical, and academic development of school-age children and youth during out-of-school hours. Additionally, it facilitates volunteer recruitment and placement by identifying and matching individuals with skills and interests to human service agencies in need of voluntary support. The grant cycle begins each October, with funding awarded in the following March. Full details are available at unitedwayofjaspercounty.org.

Funding source for local health and human service agencies.

Financial oversight and collaboration between agencies.

Provides classroom, program and technological grants, among others.

Offers two scholarships:

- Charles J. Marshall Scholarship - Based on scholastic achievement, participation in school or civic activities.

- 301 Central Education Foundation Scholarship - Based on scholastic achievement, participation in community or school service, and demonstration of leadership in the community or district schools.