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Provides support, coordinates, and funds area agencies that provide a human service. United Way does not provide direct client service, but works with area agencies.
An organization dedicated to the prevention of child abuse through advocacy and awareness and offers assistance to local partners in the form of grants, organizational development and program guidance.

Funding source for local health and human service agencies.

Financial oversight and collaboration between agencies.

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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations

- 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.

A project through the Des Moines Register that is administered by Community Action Agencies in the state. Application periods may vary depending on location.

Requests that are considered for this project may include beds, clothing, car repairs, medical expenses (including pharmacy, dental and corrective lenses), furniture, rent, utilities, fees & fines, home repairs, household items, appliances, and miscellaneous other things (computer, etc.). The maximum dollar amount awarded per household is $750.

Encourages local philanthropy to meet local needs.

Foundation has more than 200 component funds for individuals, families, and non-profit organizations.

Funds include endowments, scholarships, agency and project funds, and donor advised funds. Foundation is working to build strong field of interest endowments in five

- Arts and culture.

- Health and wellness.

-Education.

- Youth.

- Environment. - Jewish education and life.

Community Mental Health Funding Alliance and the local mental health authority in the south Kane County area. INC is a unique partnership of seven township community mental health 708 boards. After passing a referendum for collection of a mental health tax, each township levies this tax upon recommendation of their 708 board. The levies are combined to maximize planning and funding for the residents in all seven townships for mental health, developmental disability, and substance abuse services.

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Mental Health Associations
Provides financial support to 501c3 agencies which serve low income individuals and families and people who are elderly.

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A non-profit charitable organization in Marshall County supporting 32 programs within 28 health and human service agencies in Marshall County. Can also provide information and referral to people seeking services. Offers volunteer opportunities and accept donations from the public in support of local agencies. A Foundation is also available for those wishing to make a perpetual legacy gift to the community.

Funding source for local health and human service agencies, as well as financial oversight and collaboration between agencies.

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Implements annual fundraising campaign, works with community partners to help those most in need, acquaints union members with the community's health and human services, makes referrals to services in the community.
Community convener, working with area nonprofits, civic organizations, and other funders to make our community strong.

Funding source for community non-profit programs through the annual United Way Campaign.

Funding source for local health and human service agencies.

Provides financial oversight and collaboration between agencies.

Referrals for individuals to community health and human service agencies.

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.

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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Performs periodic needs assessment, yearly campaign for non-profit programs provided by partner agencies, provide management training for non-profits, provide small grants for programs, and coordinate community services.

Provides public foundation established to address the needs of girls and women in the Greater Des Moines area. Lead community improvement by assuring the well-being of girls and women through education, grant-making, and philanthropy.

Global humanitarian relief organization providing children with health care and immunizations, clean water, nutrition and food security, education, emergency relief and more.
Provides funding to qualified 501c(3) children's charities who serve underprivileged, at-risk, or special needs children.

Provides fundraising to support local programs and projects to enhance the community and future for the children of Freeport.

Provides educational materials regarding safe sleep, tummy time, and bereavement. Also provides safe sleep training for parents, families, healthcare professional, childcare professionals, childcare providers, law enforcement officials, and first responders.

Also offers a safe sleep crib referral program and peer-support bereavement program.

Funding source for local health and human service agencies improving lives in education, income, and health as well as basic needs. Provides financial oversight and collaboration between agencies.

Provides a philanthropic organization that provides financial support to qualifying organizations that are devoted to education, economic growth, and community development.

Funding source for local health and human service agencies.

Provides endowments and donor services, stewardship, grant making, and community initiatives to organizations within DeKalb county.

Grants are awarded in the areas of arts and culture, community development, environment and animal welfare, education, health and human services, and nonprofit capacity building.

Partners with individuals and families, businesses and nonprofits, to create and grow charitable gifts that allow donors to address the region's most promising opportunities and pressing needs through grants and scholarships.