You Make Our Work Possible
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United Way of South Central Illinois is proud to support our community by providing targeted assistance to those in need. Our focus on increasing access to healthcare, education and financial aid, and emergency assistance programs help individuals and families overcome obstacles and achieve long-term success. We constantly work to identify and address the root causes of community issues and, with the help of our supporters and volunteers, we strive to create positive impact and a brighter future for all.
Need Help Now? Call 2-1-1
Find services available in your community, such as rent/mortgage and utility assistance, food, emergency shelter, healthcare, counseling, support groups, and much more.
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Interested in accessing the 211 database online? Click here.
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Why call 2-1-1?
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211 is a free, confidential service.
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Your call is answered by a trained professional.
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One call connects you with the appropriate resources you need in your community.
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It is efficient, fast and easy to use.
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No more wrong numbers or wasted time trying to find the right resource.
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It is always there for you—24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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Translation services are available in many languages.
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WE ARE THANKFUL FOR OUR SPONSORS
Ameren Corporation
Marathon Petroleum Corp.
Williamson Home
NAPA Genuine Parts
Fifth Third Bank - Out of Area
Tri-County Electric Cooperative
UPS Centralia
Asbery & Associates
First Financial Bank
Henkels & McCoy, Inc.
Crossroads Community Hospital
Regions Bank-UWCA
Kemper CPA
AT&T
Walgreens Corporate
Caritas Family Solutions
Mt. Vernon City Schools-District 80
Springfield Electric
Auto-Owner Insurance Company
Brehm Investment Group, Inc.
Community First Bank of the Heartland
GenFed Financial
Harvey Behme & Associates
Peoples National Bank
Anthem Associate Giving Campaign
Mt. Vernon Spine and Disc Center
Vectren
Kirby Risk
Country Insurance