Q & A
What is the mission of the United Way of Danville Area?
Improving lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community.
What is the history of the United Way of Danville Area?
It was first called "Community Chest" when it was established in 1927. It then became the United Fund in 1957 and the United Way of Danville Area in 1978.
Who runs the United Way of Danville Area?
The United Way of Danville Area is governed by a board of directors from the local community elected at the United Way of Danville Area annual meeting. The Board employs a staff of three to administer the ongoing activities and responsibilities of the organization. The Board members are: Carl Alexander, James Anderson, James D. Anderson, Craig Campbell, Thomas Chamberlain, Michelle Chesnut, Dave Cocagne, Mark Denman, Crissy Duitsman, Christopher Dunn, Melissa Edington, Melody Ehrlich, Dennis Faith, Lynn Foster, David Groves, Dr. Thomas J. Halloran, Vicki Haugen, Lee High, Dr. Alice Marie Jacobs, Jim Miller, Mary Norenberg, Michael O'Brien, Patrick O'Shaughnessy, Julie Peelman, Don Ritter, James Snider, Mark Stutsman, Joe Vincent, Rickey Williams, Gene Woodard, Jerry Wright and Board Emeritus: Mary Michael Bateman, Alfred Bott, Thomas Crays, Dr. Robert Ewbank, Dr. David Fields, Lou Mervis, Nancy Mettam, Charles Morris, Judith A. Myers, Louis O'Brien Jr., Robert W. Randall, W. John Shane and Dr. L. W. Tanner.
Where is the United Way of Danville Area located?
320 N. Franklin Street (corner of Seminary and Franklin Street) in the American Red Cross building in Danville. Phone number: (217) 442-3512; Fax Number: (217) 442-2946; E-mail address: unitedwayda@unitedwayda.com; and web page address: www.unitedwayda.com.
What are the United Way agencies?
American Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boy Scouts of America - Prairielands Council, Boys & Girls Club of Danville, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria, Center for Children's Services, Cerebral Palsy Clinic, CRIS Senior Services, Crosspoint Human Services, Danville Family YMCA, Girl Scouts-Green Meadows Council, Laura Lee Fellowship House, Peer Court, Prairie Center Health Systems, Project Success, Salvation Army, and Your Family Resource Connection.
What other services does the United Way of Danville provide besides fundraising?
The United Way Community Help Line, the information and referral service for our area, links people in need with agencies, support groups and hotlines that can best serve their needs.
What geography is covered by the campaign and services?
The immediate Danville area is annually solicited in the United Way of Danville, Inc. campaign. Seventeen agencies provide services to all of Vermilion County. Seven agencies serve residents of Fountain, Vermillion and Warren Counties in Western Indiana.
What is the relationship of the United Way of Danville Area to United Way of America?
United Way of Danville Area is a member in good standing of the United Way of America. This means that we meet rigorous membership standards that focus on governance, ethics, financial, management, and general operations. United Way of Danville Area pays dues of 1% annually (e.g., $9,000.00 from a $900,000.00 local campaign). From this amount, we receive a rebate of flex credits back from UWA that can be applied for training opportunities at UWA. We also benefit from the research, best practices, networking, and other materials provided by UWA. When you invest in United Way you can be confident that your investment will be pooled with others and invested in the most powerful strategies and effective agencies in order to get lasting results impacting our community.