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
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
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