Donate to a Nonprofit in Northwest Illinois
United Way mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive. Local giving through United Way of Northwest Illinois supports children, families and neighbors in Freeport and communities across Stephenson, Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties.
Make a Difference Right Here at Home
Donate to a nonprofit in Freeport, Illinois, through United Way of Northwest Illinois. Your gift helps local children, families and neighbors across Stephenson, Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties.
Your support strengthens trusted local programs, connects people with essential services and helps our communities respond to urgent needs while building long-term stability.
One Gift Supports Many Local Solutions
United Way of Northwest Illinois brings donors, nonprofit organizations, businesses and community leaders together to address the needs of our region.
Your donation helps support:
- Youth Opportunity: Free books for local children through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
- Healthy Community: Connections to local health and human services through 211
- Financial Security: Connections to food, housing and other essential resources
- Community Resiliency: Local partnerships that help neighbors find support during difficult times
Why Give Through United Way?
There are many worthy nonprofit organizations in Freeport and northwest Illinois. United Way helps donors support a broad network of local services through one trusted organization.
United Way works with local nonprofit partners to respond to needs across the three counties.
Your gift does more than support one program. It helps strengthen the entire local safety net.
Support Your Local Community
United Way of Northwest Illinois serves residents in:
- Stephenson County
- Jo Daviess County
- Carroll County
We are locally governed, locally supported and focused on improving lives throughout northwest Illinois.
More Ways to Make a Local Impact
Not every meaningful gift is made by credit card or check. You may also be able to support local children, families and communities through an IRA, appreciated stock, a donor-advised fund or your estate plans.
Give From Your IRA
Explore how eligible donors can give through a qualified charitable distribution.
Donate Stock
A gift of appreciated stock or other securities may help you support Northwest Illinois while complementing your charitable and financial plans.
Give Through a Donor-Advised Fund
Recommend a one-time or recurring grant from your donor-advised fund to support United Way's local work.
Leave a Local Legacy
Include United Way of Northwest Illinois in your will, trust, retirement-account beneficiary designation or other estate plans.
Important: United Way of Northwest Illinois does not provide legal, tax or financial advice. Please consult your attorney, tax professional or financial adviser about your individual circumstances.
Give today to increase your impact and transform your community.
Your donation helps children succeed, supports families during difficult times and gives local nonprofit organizations the resources they need to continue their essential work.