This is United Way Week 2023

Effingham Mayor Mike Schutzbach has signed a proclamation designating August 28th thru September 1st as United Way Week. The proclamation acknowledges the organization’s 63 years of service in Effingham County.

United Way of Effingham County currently provides support to 20 local partner agencies through funds raised by Effingham County businesses and residents. Partner agencies receiving funding from the 2023 Campaign include: Altamont After School Program, Big Brothers Big Sisters (Mid Illinois), Boy Scouts ‐ Lincoln Trails Council, Catholic Charities, Child Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois, Effingham Child Development Center, Effingham County FISH Human Services, El Shaddai Homes, Enduring Freedom Ministries, Family Mental Health Support, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois, Heartland Human Services, Illinois Deer Donation Program, Meals on Wheels of CEFS, One Hope United, SAFE (Sexual Assault and Family Emergencies), Senior Services of Effingham County, STAR (Strategic Training and Restoration), SWAN (Stopping Woman Abuse Now) and the Unit 40 Mentoring Program.

Photo (L to R): Trina Niemerg, Michelle Gillespie, Emily Hille Front: Mayor Mike Schutzbach