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 opportunities and early childhood education
- Mental health and healthy communities
- Financial security for working families
- Food, housing and other basic needs
- 211 information and referral services
- Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
- Local disaster and emergency response
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.
Local volunteers review funding requests and help guide investments based on community needs, measurable outcomes and responsible use of funds.
Your gift does more than support one program. It helps strengthen the entire local safety net.
Your Donation Stays Local
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.
Help Build a Stronger 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.