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

Christina Van Yperen
Grundy County Chamber of Commerce

Chris Spencer
Coal City School District

Katie Bodine
Old National Bank

Paul Nordstrom
(Retired) - Grundy-Kendall ROE

Karen Nall
United Way of Grundy County

Megan Homerding
United Way of Grundy County
Liz Bates
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers
J.C. Lawson
Cortina, Mueller &
Frobish, P.C.
Paula Mercer
Busey Bank
Daniel Duffy
Village of Minooka
Heidi Lawton
Community Member
Hardik Patel
Constellation – Dresden
Jeffrey Heap
Joliet Junior College
Randy Matravers
Grundy Bank
Scott Shannon
Busey Bank
Affiliations

Behavioral Health Alliance of Grundy County

Grundy County Chamber of Commerce

Grundy COAD

Grundy Partnership for Children

United Way of Illinois

United Way
Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP)

United Way

FEMA

The Jewish Federations of North America

Catholic Charities USA

The Salvation Army

National Council of Churches

American Red Cross