About Us
Who is United Way of Grundy County?
United Way of Grundy County is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organizing that helps to improve lives through opportunities for giving, advocating, and volunteering. We rally support for local not-for-profit agencies that make a positive impact, building a stronger community for all.
United Way of Grundy County creates opportunities by focusing on the building blocks for a good life.
Established in 1946 as Community Chest, then in 1971 became, United Fund, then in 2002, became the United Way of Grundy County.
Board of Directors and Staff
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Christina Van Yperen
Grundy County Chamber of Commerce
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Chris Spencer
Coal City School District
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Katie Bodine
Old National Bank
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Paul Nordstrom
(Retired) - Grundy-Kendall ROE
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Karen Nall
United Way of Grundy County
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Megan Homerding
United Way of Grundy County
Daniel Duffy
Village of Minooka
Heidi Lawton
Community Member
Hardik Patel
Constellation – Dresden
Jeffrey Heap
Joliet Junior College
Randy Matravers
Grundy Bank
John Roundtree
Morris Hospital &
Healthcare Centers
J.C. Lawson
Cortina, Mueller &
Frobish, P.C.
Paula Mercer
Busey Bank
Scott Shannon
Busey Bank
Affiliations
![Behavioral Health Alliance of Grundy County](https://uwgrundy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Behavioral-Health-Alliance-Grundy-County-IMG.jpg)
Behavioral Health Alliance of Grundy County
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Grundy County Chamber of Commerce
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Grundy COAD
![Grundy Partnership for Children](https://uwgrundy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Grundy-Partnership-for-Children-IMG.jpg)
Grundy Partnership for Children
![United Way of Illinois](https://uwgrundy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/United-Way-of-Illinois-IMG.jpg)
United Way of Illinois
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United Way
Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP)
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United Way
![FEMA](https://uwgrundy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EFSP-FEMA-IMG.jpg)
FEMA
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The Jewish Federations of North America
![Catholic Charities USA](https://uwgrundy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EFSP-Catholic-Charities-USA-IMG.jpg)
Catholic Charities USA
![The Salvation Army](https://uwgrundy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EFSP-The-Salvation-Army.jpg)
The Salvation Army
![National Council of Churches](https://uwgrundy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EFSP-National-Council-of-Churches-IMG.jpg)
National Council of Churches
![American Red Cross](https://uwgrundy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EFSP-American-Red-Cross-IMG.jpg)
American Red Cross