Heart of Illinois United Way

The Heart of Illinois United Way serves Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Marshall, Stark and Putnam counties. We bring together business, labor, government, and health and human care sectors to tackle complex community issues related to education, income and health.

Each year, one in three people are positively impacted by the education, financial stability and health programs we fund. In addition, the Heart of Illinois United Way provides S3 or Supporting Student Success (in-school mental and behavioral health services) and the Heart of Illinois 211 (211hoi.org) information and referral service in partnership with Advanced Medical Transport of Central Illinois.

Volunteers are at the heart of what we do. Each year, thousands of individuals volunteer in some capacity for the Heart of Illinois United Way. This vibrant and diverse group is one of our most powerful forms of philanthropy. Through community-wide volunteerism, the Heart of Illinois United Way is mobilizing a dedicated, united team of advocates working to create positive, lasting community-wide change.

Additional Opportunities

Support the Annual Campaign: Year-round we need great volunteers to help support our campaign efforts. From organizing a workplace campaign and fundraisers to serving on our campaign cabinet, there may be a great fundraising opportunity waiting for you. For more information, call or email Heather Robertson, VP of Resource Development at 309-674-5181, ext. 1254 or heather.robertson@local.unitedway.org. 

United Way Allocation Process: More than 100 volunteers help each year review United Way grant applications and United Way funded programs. If you’re interested in becoming a part of this important process, please call or email Nicole Wilson, VP of Community Investment at 309-674-5181, ext. 1230 or nicole.wilson@local.unitedway.org to see if any volunteer opportunities are available.

AFL-CIO Labor Volunteers: Are you a member of a local union and interested in volunteering for the United Way? Contact Amy Flynn, VP of AFL-CIO Community Relations at 309-674-5181, ext. 1239 or amy.flynn@local.unitedway.org.

The Heart of Illinois United Way's online volunteer center,
volunteer.hoiunitedway.org, is underwritten by: