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Local Therapy Class Helps Both Mothers and Babies Thrive

“She’s doing it! She’s doing it!” exclaimed Nicole Zwiercan with a delighted grin on her face. Next to Nicole lay her 8-month old daughter, Ashlynn, holding her chest and head up to see her proud mother.For every mom, witnessing a milestone in her child’s development is cause for celebration. However, these advances are especially significant for Nicole and other mothers whose children attend the Center for Independence through Conductive Education, a United Way of Metro Chicago community partner working throughout the region.The center serves… Read more »

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  • June 16, 2018 6:45pm
    Speak United Blog

    Fathers Group Transforms Families’ Futures

    When Lavelle Shaffer’s first son was born in August 2015, the young West Chicago native was struggling. He became homeless earlier that year after a dispute with family and had only recently found an apartment to call home.Those first few days, Lavelle stayed by his partner’s side night in and night out,… Read more »

  • June 14, 2018 11:13pm
    Speak United Blog

    Gaining Access to Working Wages

    A veteran of the Air Force reserves, Christopher Urban has a non-traditional employment history. Despite studying computer information systems and earning an associates degree through City Colleges of Chicago, he knew sitting behind a desk all day was not the right fit for him. After working a number of different jobs, Christopher… Read more »

  • June 14, 2018 11:09am
    What unites our base of devoted donors? A strong dedication to improving lives across the region. Listen to Jorge Ramirez, president of the Chicago Federation of Labor, describe the “magic” of our work together. Tap the link in our bio to join their ranks today! #UWMC30DaysOfImpact #LIVEUNITED #giveback

    What unites our base of devoted donors? A strong dedication to improving lives across the region. Listen to Jorge Ramirez, president of the Chicago Federation of Labor, describe the “magic” of our work together. Tap the link in our bio to join their ranks today! #UWMC30DaysOfImpact #LIVEUNITED #giveback

  • June 12, 2018 4:46pm
    Our community partners in South Chicago are creating a culture of care around those affected by violence. Principal Michael Hinton, of Hoyne Elementary School, sees their impact up close. Tap the link in our bio to join the fight! #UWMC30DaysOfImpact #LIVEUNITED #GiveBack

    Our community partners in South Chicago are creating a culture of care around those affected by violence. Principal Michael Hinton, of Hoyne Elementary School, sees their impact up close. Tap the link in our bio to join the fight! #UWMC30DaysOfImpact #LIVEUNITED #GiveBack

  • June 12, 2018 11:00am
    Speak United Blog

    College Mentors Prime Brighton Park Students for Success

    At the start of the school year, Jesus Alvarez was “going downhill.” His homework went unfinished most nights, his assignments were marked with Ds and Fs and his behavior was disorderly, as he was causing fights and berating teachers.For many students who grow up in Jesus’s neighborhood of Brighton Park, these behaviors… Read more »

  • June 10, 2018 11:03am
    In West Chicago @WeGoTogetherWC offers ESL classes for students of all ages and levels. This often creates new employment opportunities for adults. Will you help provide this stability for families in our region? Tap the link in our bio to learn how. #UWMC30DaysOfImpact #NeighborhoodNetwork

    In West Chicago @WeGoTogetherWC offers ESL classes for students of all ages and levels. This often creates new employment opportunities for adults. Will you help provide this stability for families in our region? Tap the link in our bio to learn how. #UWMC30DaysOfImpact #NeighborhoodNetwork

  • June 6, 2018 11:17am
    Want to broaden your network more than ever before? To strengthen our impact, the Women’s Leadership Council of United Way of Metro Chicago is making a bold change… Welcome, Women United! Tap the link in our bio to learn how you can connect with hardworking women across the region. #UWMC30DaysOfImpact #LIVEUnited #WomenUnited

    Want to broaden your network more than ever before? To strengthen our impact, the Women’s Leadership Council of United Way of Metro Chicago is making a bold change… Welcome, Women United! Tap the link in our bio to learn how you can connect with hardworking women across the region. #UWMC30DaysOfImpact #LIVEUnited #WomenUnited

  • June 6, 2018 6:00am
    Speak United Blog
    Women United

    A Warm Welcome to Women United!

    United Way of Metro Chicago’s Women’s Leadership Council is making a bold change... Welcome, Women United!United Way of Metro Chicago’s Women United will join a network of more than 70,000 female leaders in more than 165 communities across six countries. This transition will enable the members of United Way’s Women United to… Read more »

  • June 4, 2018 6:10am
    Speak United Blog

    Little Village Students, Chicago Bears Huddle Up to Talk Character

    Middle school is hard. It’s a time when young people are trying to figure out their friendships, their emotions and who they want to be. For some students at Spry Community School in Little Village, the challenges outside of school are even greater. With so much on their plates, things like character… Read more »

  • May 30, 2018 2:36pm
    Our community & corporate partners have invested in bold community changes over the last year. We’ll be showcasing their phenomenal work on Facebook & Twitter throughout June. Tap the link in our bio to find out how you can join our fight for stronger neighborhoods! #UWMC30DaysOfImpact #LIVEUnited #GiveBack

    Our community & corporate partners have invested in bold community changes over the last year. We’ll be showcasing their phenomenal work on Facebook & Twitter throughout June. Tap the link in our bio to find out how you can join our fight for stronger neighborhoods! #UWMC30DaysOfImpact #LIVEUnited #GiveBack

  • May 25, 2018 10:33am
    In Chicago, sexual assault survivors often wade through the criminal justice system alone. @TheCAASE, one of our community partners, is disrupting that trend. Its legal aid services made all the difference to Venesa, a South Side native. Read her story at the link in our bio. #LIVEUnited #MeToo

    In Chicago, sexual assault survivors often wade through the criminal justice system alone. @TheCAASE, one of our community partners, is disrupting that trend. Its legal aid services made all the difference to Venesa, a South Side native. Read her story at the link in our bio. #LIVEUnited #MeToo

  • May 25, 2018 7:23am
    Speak United Blog

    CAASE Attorneys Go Above and Beyond to Aid Sexual Assault Survivors

    In the weeks following her 2014 kidnapping and brutal assault, Venesa Brakes was ill, homebound and rife with questions about how to move forward. Venesa, a South Side native, laid in bed calling local service providers, awaiting a connection to legal aid workers who would help her navigate the grueling, complex journey… Read more »

  • May 17, 2018 4:30pm
    Last week our Young Leaders Society went head-to-head with @asaschicago in a charity challenge. Thanks to everyone who came out for a good time and a good cause! #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #LIVEUNITED

    Last week our Young Leaders Society went head-to-head with @asaschicago in a charity challenge. Thanks to everyone who came out for a good time and a good cause! #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #LIVEUNITED

  • May 15, 2018 1:00pm
    Speak United Blog

    Celebration 2018 Recap

    Big challenges face the city we love, and tackling them is not always easy. But we know we’re not in this fight alone. We’re lucky to be surrounded by hardworking volunteers, generous corporate partners and phenomenal social service agencies that understand the urgent need and are invested in the work.That’s why we… Read more »

  • May 14, 2018 4:46pm
    Speak United Blog

    April Food Day 2018 Recap

    661,630 people in Cook County are food insecure. That’s 12.6% of the population – 23% of whom do not qualify for Food Stamps. For our neighbors in Will County the numbers may be slightly lower – with a food insecurity rate of 7.7% – but a staggering 39% of those individuals do… Read more »

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