United Way of Effingham County

The United Way of Effingham County, along with the assistance of its committed volunteers, identifies local challenges and meets their needs through partnerships with 23 health and human service agencies.

These local agencies include:

Big Brothers Big Sisters (Mid-Illinois)
Blessings in a Backpack
Boy Scouts of America - Lincoln Trails Council
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)
Catholic Charities
CEFS Golden Circle Nutrition Program
CEFS Literacy Program
CEFS Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Child Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois
Effingham Child Development Center
Effingham County FISH Human Services
Effingham County Search & Rescue Team
Effingham County Youth Commission
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois
Heartland Human Services
National Alliance on Mental Health
One Hope United
Oneighty
SAFE (Sexual Assault and Family Emergencies)
Senior Services of Effingham County
STAR (Strategic Training and Restoration)
SWAN (Stopping Woman Abuse Now)
Unit 40 Mentoring Program