Heart Healthy with Be Well Fox Valley

February is all about taking care of our hearts, and one of the best ways to do that is through nourishing, heart-healthy meals! This month, try out the Stuffed Pepper […]

Safe at Home

Rebuilding Together Fox Valley, a valued United Way Fox Cities partner agency, works with 211 to connect callers to essential fall prevention and safe housing work. Chip Wood, Executive Director of […]

A Bright Future for Reach Out and Read

For nearly a decade, Reach Out and Read Fox Cities has been sharing the joy of reading with over 100,000 children and their families in our community. If your family […]

From Searching to Starting

211, United Way’s national helpline, is a one-stop connection to transportation, food, healthcare, legal services, and more. Nationwide, 211 responded to 15.4 million calls, texts, and chats last year – […]

United for Veterans

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ALICE (an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) is a way of defining households that earn above the Federal Poverty Level, but not enough to afford a basic household […]

The Compassionate Role of 211

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*name has been changed for privacy reasons. TW: Grief and loss. Please use discretion before reading further. Every February 11 is celebrated as National 211 Day, which was established to bring […]

Derek’s New Beginning

*This client’s name has been changed to protect his privacy. People can become homeless for any number of reasons. The devastating effects of homelessness are a harsh reality in the […]

How I Left: A Domestic Violence Survivor’s Story

TW: This story mentions domestic violence, which may be distressing for some individuals. Please use discretion before reading further. As we observe Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, we feel compelled to […]

Holiday Hours Update

Please call 211 if you are looking for local resources. 24/7, a real person will answer your call.

Our office will be minimally staffed between December 23, 2024, and January 3, 2025, and there may not be someone available to assist you.

If you are still considering a year-end gift, click the button below. Thank you for making our community brighter! 🌟