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Introducing The Caring Club

At United Way of Elgin, we are constantly looking for new ways to both thank our donors and recognize their contributions to the Elgin community.  This year, we are starting an exciting progra... » Read More

16th Annual Day of Caring: Friday, September 10th

It’s almost that time of year again…..time to roll up your sleeves, lend a hand, and help make our community a better place.  It’s time for the 2010 Day of Caring! T... » Read More

16th Annual Day of Caring Update

The United Way of Elgin continues to move ahead with plans for the 16th Annual Day of Caring volunteer event and 2010 Campaign Kickoff Breakfast.  The Day of Caring is traditionally held on th... » Read More

Recent Grants to United Way

The United Way of Elgin is grateful to be the recipient of two recent grant awards from local organizations. The Kane County Teachers Credit Union has awarded a $2,750 grant to the Dolly Pa... » Read More

United Way Recognizes UPS for Record $1 Billion in Giving to Communities with the “Thank a Driver” Campaign

Press Release issued by United Way Worldwide ALEXANDRIA, VA (July 27, 2010) – This summer, UPS and its employees and retirees will reach the exceptional milestone of $1 billi... » Read More

Make Your Food Drive a Healthy Food Drive

We are working on our annual Day of Caring, which again is a community-wide food driv... » Read More

Project Backpack Fair

UWE, along with Elgin Community College, School District U-46, School District 300, Kane County Regional Office of Education, the Community Crisis Center and others, have partnered for the Project ... » Read More

Company Spotlight: Heritage Woods of South Elgin

On a sunny summer Saturday, staff and residents of Heritage Woods of South Elgin, an assisted lifestyle community for seniors, gathered to celebrate their first year serving the Elgin area.  A... » Read More

United Way of Elgin Completes United Way Worldwide Membership Certification

 United Way of Elgin has successfully completed all of United Way Worldwide’s national membership requirements!  This annual certification process includes completing the Membership... » Read More

Ball Corporation Kicks Off 2010 United Way Campaign in a Big Way!

Ball Corporation employees kicked off United Way’s 2010 campaign season with a bang by raising $30,420—this combined with a corporate gift of $20,000 from the Elgin plant resulted in a ... » Read More