May 26, 2021
Empowerment Opportunity Center (EOC) and United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois (UWDMI) recently partnered to provide new car seats to Anna Waters Head Start families in Decatur. Due to COVI…
October 8, 2019
L.Y. Marlow was the third generation of women in her family to be a victim of domestic violence. The cycle of violence continued 22 years later, when her daughter and baby granddaughter were n…
September 11, 2019
“Our entire nation is on edge but will we just move on or stand up as a people and change this course?” This is how we felt on September 11, 2001. We grieved because innocent peopl…
September 9, 2019
We are proud to have helped bring the Crossing Healthcare Mobile Health Unit to Decatur. This unit will provide medical services to Decatur Public Schools students for years to come! Check ou…
April 24, 2019
Story from Herald & Review: DECATUR — Decatur Public Schools students starting this fall will have access to health screenings, vaccinations, behavioral services and more from a…
December 13, 2018
Forbes released its list of America's Top Charities and United Way topped the list of the nation's 100 largest charities again. Forbes evaluated each charity on several financial-efficiency me…
October 23, 2018
"October 17 – The United Way of Decatur and Mid-Illinois kicked off its annual campaign Wednesday with an afternoon event at Consociate Dansig, which in turn made a special presentation…
October 23, 2018
DECATUR — The United Way of Decatur and Mid-Illinois kicked off its 2018 campaign Wednesday afternoon with hopes of once again raising $1.6 million for area community programs. But ac…
October 8, 2018
"TRIGGER WARNING. This blog post references rape, sexual assault and harassment, but also offers suggestions on how to reach out for help, resources for talking with children and self-care tip…
July 24, 2018
Getting children involved in sports early in life can lay a foundation for a lifetime focus on health and fitness. Benefits of children in sports include reduced risk of childhood obesity, in…
July 17, 2018
At one point or another, most of us have experienced feeling lonely. These feelings can set in when we move to a new city or after the loss of a loved one for example. But, it’s the perp…
July 16, 2018
United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois (UWDMI) is proud to invest in 50 of the highest-performing programs in Macon County for the 2018-2020 investment cycle. These selected programs are dir…
July 12, 2018
Kids love summer vacation, but teachers dread the learning loss some students experience without regular reading and learning over the summertime. Children can fall three months behind academi…
June 21, 2018
Volunteering your time and service is one of the greatest gifts you can give. It also provides invaluable experiences for the volunteers. Just ask the tens of thousands of people who come toge…
June 11, 2018
When she was just 13, Sophia began struggling with depression. She had little energy, little appetite, and trouble sleeping. She tried therapy, hospitalization, and medication to manage her de…
May 4, 2018
DECATUR — More than 120 community members gathered Thursday evening to recognize the people and organizations that have invested in United Way of Decatur and Mid-Illinois' mission of ma…
May 4, 2018
May 4 – The United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois held their Annual Meeting Thursday evening at the Decatur Club. United Way members talked to business about the upcoming year, and ce…
May 1, 2018
Mental illness. It has become a taboo talking point in society, up there with politics, age and salary. Across dinner tables and cubicles, among family members and colleagues, there are just s…
April 27, 2018
America is experiencing a record high when it comes to high school graduation rates, a testament to the great work of many who are preparing youth for higher education and careers. But there&r…
April 2, 2018
Story from Herald & Review: DECATUR — From time to time, Debbie Bogle still lists to herself animals that start with the letter M: monkey, mouse, mongoose, moose. She’s repe…
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