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Why we fight for our neighbors in Champaign County
  Every person deserves to thrive. To make that dream a reality, United Way of Champaign County fights for the health, education, and financial…
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At United Way of Champaign County, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in every aspect of our work. We wholeheartedly endorse United Way Worldwide’s statement on equity and access to justice. We want to add to these statements by sharing the direct actions we are taking:
Statement on Equity and Ending Racism
We have heavy hearts. Our country and community are grieving.  Most of us can’t begin to imagine the pain that the families of George Floyd, Breonna…
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COVID-19 Relief Fund distributes $250,000 to help with food, housing and more
The Champaign County COVID-19 Relief Fund (the Fund) has been hard at work helping neighbors impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. On Wednesday, May…
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COVID-19 Relief Fund boosts access to technology
Champaign County COVID-19 Relief Fund grants $22,750 to improve access to technology Local organizations are swiftly pivoting their programming to…
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