United Way of Grundy County mobilizes Grundy County communities to action so all can thrive.
United Way of Grundy County funds vital human service programs for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community.
Connecting people in need with vital resources to impact positive change in our communities
United Way of Grundy County funds vital human service programs that provide basic human needs, health, education, financial stability, mental health services, homeless prevention, crisis intervention, domestic violence programs, disability services, transportation, and disaster relief for youth, individuals families, seniors, and veterans.
United Way of Grundy County invests in five focus areas that positively change lives:
Fulfilling Urgent and Basic Human Needs
Promoting Health & Wellness
Improving Financial Stability
Helping Youth Succeed
Increasing Independence & Self Sufficiency
United Way of Grundy County was founded in 1946 as “Community Chest”, then in 1971, became “United Fund”, and in 2002, became the “United Way.”
ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) may be a relative or friend. You may be ALICE. As cashiers, waiters, child care providers, and other members of our essential workforce, ALICE earns just above the Federal Poverty Level but less than what it costs to make ends meet. These struggling households are forced to make impossible choices each day. While such hardship is pervasive, households of color are disproportionately ALICE.
ALICE also represents the data reshaping the dialogue on financial hardship, and a grassroots movement that is picking up steam across half of U.S. states - and counting