United Way campaign raises $1.2M for local community nonprofits

United Way of Clark, Champaign, and Madison Counties raised more than $1.2 million during its annual campaign to help local communities by investing it back into several nonprofits that work to improve education, financial stability and health.

“When community members invest in our mission, they help neighbors of all ages and backgrounds overcome barriers to stability and success,” said Interim Executive Director Natalie Driscoll. “Eighty-five cents of every dollar goes directly toward meeting local needs, which allows us to deliver maximum support where it matters most.”

John Detrick, campaign chairman in Clark County and lifelong community leader, said the results reflect the generosity and commitment of local residents.

“With United Way, I can give back to my community in the best way,” he said. “They have a pulse-beat for where the money needs to go. It’s not just an individual’s opinion — it’s objective.”

The campaign set at goal of $1 million, and Detrick, whose family roots in Clark County date back to 1820, drew on decades of service and leadership to inspire donors and campaign committee members.

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The United Way uses a community-led funding process to direct resources “where they will do the most good,” the organization said.

More than 50 volunteers review local data, evaluate proposals and recommend funding for nonprofits in the local key focus areas. The board then finalizes funding decisions each May and announces grant recipients in June.

Detrick feels this community-centered funding approach not only meets urgent needs but also lays the foundation for long-term change.

“When we work together, the entire community thrives,” he said

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Clark County grant recipients include:

Children’s Rescue Center
CitiLookout
Clark County Literacy Coalition
Covenant Community Development Corporation
Crayons to Classrooms
Family & Youth Initiatives
Jefferson Street Oasis
McKinley Hall
Mercy Health — MedAssist
Mercy Health — REACH
Neighborhood Housing Partnership
Clark County Park District (formerly NTPRD)
On The Rise
Pregnancy Resource Clinic
Project Woman
Rocking Horse Center
Second Harvest Food Bank
Sheltered, Inc.
Springfield City School District
Springfield Museum of Art
Springfield Promise Neighborhood
St. Vincent de Paul
TAC Industries
United Senior Services (USS)
WellSpring

Champaign County grant recipients include:

Caring Kitchen
Champaign Family YMCA
LifeCare Alliance
Mercy Health — MedAssist
Mercy Health — REACH
Project Woman
Second Harvest Food Bank

Madison County grant recipients include:

Bridges Community Action Partnership
Helphouse
LifeCare Alliance
Madison County Food Pantry
Madison County Department of Family and Children
Madison Health

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Brooke Spurlock covers education, crime and more in Clark and Champaign counties as a reporter for the Springfield News-Sun. She has been a writer for over six years, which includes her previous work as a breaking news desk investigator. Spurlock has her bachelor's in mass communications with a minor in psychology and her associates in paralegal.