United Way of Metro Chicago

Tune in TONIGHT, Saturday, Nov. 2 at 8pm ET/PT and 7pm CT for a special UNITED WAY BENEFIT FOR HURRICANE RELIEF™. United Way is sharing stories of hope, along with celebrity guest appearances and musical performances, to raise critical funds for hurricane recovery efforts. Watch on CBS and CMT or stream live on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. https://lnkd.in/gh7HTJ9V #LIVEUNITED #UnitedForRecovery

November is National Native American Heritage Month – a great time to learn more about our region’s Indigenous cultures and history. Chicago has one of the largest urban Native American communities in the United States, with representation from about 175 different tribes in the region. Learn more at a workshop, exhibit, and other events this month ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eBCNr8B4 #LIVEUNITED

Women United got their hands dirty last weekend! Volunteers joined the Austin Green Team to help beautify the grounds at Rosie’s Peace in the Valley Garden in the Austin neighborhood. Thank you for making this space even more welcoming for our neighbors on the West Side! #LIVEUNITED

Happy Halloween from United Way of Metro Chicago and 211 Metro Chicago! 🎃 It’s all treats and no tricks during our 2024 Internal Campaign Week. We’re celebrating our work together – and feeling festive with a staff costume contest! Which costume is your favorite? #LIVEUNITED #Halloween #InternalCampaign

It’s almost Halloween! As you greet your trick-or-treaters, keep in mind that more than 30% of families in the Chicago region live in poverty or are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) – and are unable to afford basics. So, to help each child you meet have a great holiday, remember: 🎃 Don't comment on how they're dressed. Their families may live on tight budgets and may not have the time or money to invest in a costume. 🎃 Don't comment on their age. Older kids want to enjoy the holiday, too – and candy might be a rare treat. 🎃 Do offer them treats and wish them a Happy Halloween! Learn more about #ALICEchildren at https://lnkd.in/dHp7TrP4 #LIVEUNITED #UnitedForALICE #Halloween

Thank you to Jackie Hoffman for stopping by the United Way office today during our Internal Campaign – and sharing the exciting work happening on the West Side! The president and founder of Peace Runners 773 is advancing health equity for residents in Garfield Park and beyond. We’re grateful to partner with Jackie and Peace Runners through the United Neighborhoods Equity Fund and support small, local nonprofits in historically disinvested communities. All so they can do what they do best – build community and help our neighbors thrive. #LIVEUNITED #InternalCampaign

It’s our 2024 Internal Campaign Week at United Way of Metro Chicago! 🎉 United Way’s legacy is rooted in employee giving. Our internal campaign is an opportunity to lead by example. We’re thrilled to come together with our United Way and 211 Metro Chicago teams to celebrate our work and partnerships in community. ✨ This is our United Way. ✨ #LIVEUNITED

This National Estate Planning Awareness Week is an opportunity to think about how you can leave a legacy – and make a lasting impact on our community. Benefits of making a bequest to United Way: ✔️ Allows you to retain control of your assets during your lifetime ✔️ Is free from federal estate and income taxes ✔️ Provides meaningful support for our work in the future Learn more, including sample language for your will: https://lnkd.in/ggTN5duq #LIVEUNITED

Did you know more than 30% of households across the Chicago region struggle to make ends meet? You can help! Join United Way of Metro Chicago as we help our neighbors meet their basic needs and put food on the table this holiday season. Three ways to give back: ✔️ Sponsor our food distribution event ✔️ Create a peer-to-peer fundraiser ✔️ Donate You can help make the holidays brighter! Join us: https://lnkd.in/gcK9_pUK #LIVEUNITED

We were thrilled to join our corporate partner Exelon earlier this month for its employee giving campaign! Fundraising Ambassador Kyle Landgraf represented United Way at Exelon’s tabling event in Elgin where employees connected with nonprofits across the region. Kyle shared the impact of their investment – and how our work together is building thriving communities. Thank you to the generous Exelon team! #LIVEUNITED