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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

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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