United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties

THE UNITED WAY STORY We fight for the education, health, and financial stability of everyone in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties. About Us For over 80 years, United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties has been the cornerstone of community care and support. Our dedicated team of compassionate individuals works tirelessly to invest in areas where resources are most needed, ensuring a brighter future for all. As a funder, thought leader, convener, and advocate, we leverage our network of United Ways and local philanthropic partners to allocate funds strategically, maximizing their impact and creating lasting change. OUR VISION United Way envisions a world where all individuals and families achieve their full potential through education, income stability and healthy lives. OUR MISSION To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community to advance the common good. OUR VALUES - Excellence | We focus on achieving the highest standards of organizational excellence and are committed to achieving our mission and vision. - Community-First Commitment | We place the needs of the community before our own interests. - Collaborative | We work toward shared goals that benefit us all, uniting our collective knowledge and power. - Visionary | We strive for a brighter future through our dedication to progress, imagination, and game changing solutions. - Transparence | We practice care, compassion, and honesty in the stewardship of resources and relationships entrusted to us by our community. - Empathy | We root ourselves in our shared humanity and treat each other with kindness and compassion. We are at our best when we honor the equal dignity and worth of all people, even in the face of conflict. - Equity & Inclusion | We will leverage our strengths to engage and include the voices in our community of those who have been traditionally marginalized