Needs From: Braves Volunteer - Bradley University

The holiday season is just around the corner, and what better way to share some joy, love, and kindness to those who receive services from our partner agencies than by creating a heartfelt, handmade card? Your card could brighten someone's day.

We invite you to create kindhearted cards and notes to bring warmth and encouragement to individuals. Whether you're an experienced crafter or just want to try something new, your contribution will have a meaningful impact. Use your creativity to design cards with heartfelt messages, holiday cheer, and kind wishes. It’s a simple act of kindness that can go a long way. Let's come together and make this holiday season a little brighter!

"Spreading Holiday Cheer" is great for individual service or team-building! You simply supply your own materials and creativity. Respond to this need and we'll send you more information including where to deliver your cards/notes when done. We ask that all holiday cards are delivered no later than December 19. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Manwaring, Resource Development Manager, at amy.manwaring@local.unitedway.org.

Heart of Illinois United Way Partner Agencies need your support now more than ever.  By responding to this need, you will be helping multiple agencies in one or more of the following ways:

Education Programs:
Quality education helps youth and adults achieve their full potential; key programs include pre-k literacy, tutoring, mentoring, special education, college and career counseling, and adult literacy.

Financial Stability Programs:
Financial stability promotes independence; key programs include basic human needs such as food, shelter and clothing, legal support, employment assistance, and life-skills education.

Health Programs:
Prevention, intervention, and education lead to health and wellness; key programs include community clinics, physical fitness, nutrition counseling, dental and vision care, and therapy.

When it's cold, a fleece blanket or scarf not only provides warmth but comfort too. Give the gift of warm and fuzzy to others with handmade, no-sew, hand-tied polar fleece blankets or scarves. And feel warm and fuzzy yourself knowing that you helped someone in need!

"Warm and Fuzzy" is a great activity to do individually or with a group (family, friends, school, church) and is great for team-building! Simply respond to this need and we'll email instructions for making a blanket and scarf and let you know where to deliver the items when completed. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Manwaring, Resource Development Manager, at amy.manwaring@local.unitedway.org.

Heart of Illinois United Way Partner Agencies need your support now more than ever.  By responding to this need, you will be helping multiple agencies in one or more of the following ways:

Education Programs:
Quality education helps youth and adults achieve their full potential; key programs include pre-k literacy, tutoring, mentoring, special education, college and career counseling, and adult literacy.

Financial Stability Programs:
Financial stability promotes independence; key programs include basic human needs such as food, shelter and clothing, legal support, employment assistance, and life-skills education.

Health Programs:
Prevention, intervention, and education lead to health and wellness; key programs include community clinics, physical fitness, nutrition counseling, dental and vision care, and therapy.