8. UNITED WAY OF METRO CHICAGO
Internal expertise; connections with a variety of partners, volunteer and donors; resources to drive lasting change at a regional and neighborhood level
Part of largest non-profit network in the world
Advocate for human service sector
80+ years of local experience
$40m+ invested in the region annually
4,600 volunteers
6 counties
170 best-in-class non-profit partners
Strategies to build stronger neighborhoods

9. WHY UNITED WAY?
1. We solve issues using an integrated approach. 2. We know the people, politics and players and how to best coordinate them. 3. We have a collaborative and transparent process for accountability and results. 4. We have the scale to drive maximum impact. 5. We promote community engagement and philanthropy

10. UNITED WAY IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR BIG IMPACT

19. WE FIGHT FOR STRONGER NEIGHBORHOODS
WHAT MAKES A STRONG NEIGHBORHOOD?
Good schools
Employment opportunities
Safe streets
Access to health care
Healthy food options
Afterschool programs
Parks and green space
Neighbors who care

22. BRIGHTON PARK LEAD PARTNER Brighton Park Neighborhood Council
BOLD GOAL Increase the graduation rate at Kelly High School to 90%
PROGRESS
52 parent mentors working in 6 community schools 
Health Promoters program expanded from 7 to 10 people conducting health education outreach
Teen Reach programming expanded
41 health education and 20 financial literacy workshops offered to community
Leaders of Tomorrow program provided trauma-informed case management and mentorship to 80 students

23. WEST CHICAGO LEAD PARTNER WeGo Together for Kids
BOLD GOAL By 2025, 90% of students will meet projected growth rates in reading and math, and the obesity rate for K–9 students will be reduced by 6.37%
PROGRESS
Family Resource Center at Currier School opened to community
Four Family Wellness Nights offered free medical, dental and vision screenings, free water filters, health and utility savings education sessions, and $5.00 car seats
Two bilingual mental health clinicians serving preschool and middle school

24. AUSTIN LEAD PARTNER Austin Coming Together
BOLD GOAL By 2025, provide high quality early learning opportunities to 3,900 low income children living in the community; and assist 2,775 residents to attain and retain living wage work 
PROGRESS
916 early learning slots filled in 2016
5 people placed in jobs in 2016
Family Resource Center at Currier School opened to community
Four Family Wellness Nights offered free medical, dental and vision screenings, free water filters, health and utility savings education sessions, and $5.00 car seats
Two bilingual mental health clinicians serving preschool and middle school

25. EVANSTON
LEAD PARTNER Evanston Cradle to Career BOLD GOAL Increase overall kindergarten readiness to 85% by 2025, while significantly increasing parity for African American and Latino children

26. LITTLE VILLAGE 
LEAD PARTNER Latinos Progresando BOLD GOAL Increase the percentage of healthy weight children in Marshall Square between the ages of 2 and 17 from 51% to 60% by 2020

27. AUBURN GRESHAM 
LEAD PARTNER Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation BOLD GOAL 80% of 3rd grade students read at or above grade level by 2027

28. BLUE ISLAND/ROBBINS
LEAD PARTNER Metropolitan Family Services BOLD GOAL In development, with a focus on food access and healthy behaviors

29. BRONZEVILLE 
LEAD PARTNER Metropolitan Family Services BOLD GOAL To provide 5,000 greater Bronzeville residents with household sustaining jobs by 2027

30. CICERO
LEAD PARTNER Cicero Youth Task Force BOLD GOAL 10,000 Cicero children and youth will successfully meet academic and developmental milestones

31. SOUTH CHICAGO
LEAD PARTNER Claretian Associates BOLD GOAL Increase access to trauma-informed care services, support, and education for 10,000 South Chicago residents by 2027