United Way Hires New Program Manager

United Way of Greater McHenry County is excited to announce and welcome Mary Margaret Maule as its new Program Manager. Maule will be responsible for continuing to increase awareness while administering and growing United Way’s Ride United Last Mile Delivery program. A long-time McHenry County resident and active community member, Maule’s most recent role was … Continued

Ride United: Last Mile Delivery Program Launches

United Way of Greater McHenry County is excited to announce the launch of the Ride United: Last Mile Delivery (RULMD) program, in partnership with DoorDash. RUMLD provides a “last mile” home delivery program that brings food and essential supplies to under-invested neighborhoods to help address hunger and other complex community challenges. People who need deliveries … Continued

COVID Funeral Assistance Funds Offered Though FEMA

United Way of Greater McHenry County works to unite people and resources to build a stronger community. We are grateful for our partnerships and to be able to work closely with other agencies and organizations to bring our neighbors information that will benefit them! We would like to share that the Federal Emergency Management Agency … Continued

Q&A: Get to Know Our New CEO Jamie Maravich

Q & A With New CEO & President of United Way of Greater McHenry County By Heather Arnold It might not be news to you that this summer, United Way of Greater McHenry County announced a new leader at its helm. After four years as CEO & President, Carole Peters retired from the role and … Continued

United Way Appoints Jamie Maravich as New CEO/President

  United Way of McHenry County Names New President and CEO The board of directors for United Way of Greater McHenry County is excited to announce the appointment of Jamie Maravich as CEO and President, effective July 6, 2021. Maravich will be replacing Carole Peters who is retiring after four and a half years of … Continued

Start Spreading the News…November 2020 Newsletter

Start spreading the news… all the latest on United Way of Greater McHenry County was delivered in our November newsletter today! Check it out here if you don’t subscribe! https://conta.cc/36QlmrZ

Campaign 54 Virtual Kickoff on September 16

Right on! Do us a solid and join in the fun as we kickoff Campaign 54 on Wednesday, September 16th — LIVE! Learn how we are navigating the times and going virtual this year, hear all about our newest initiatives, get the scoop on our launch of the ALICE project and most importantly, boogie with … Continued

Peters Appointed as United Way of IL Chair

Carole Peters, executive director of United Way of Greater McHenry County, has been named 2020-2021 Board Chair for the United Way of Illinois (UWI). UWI is a statewide association of local United Way organizations representing communities across Illinois. UWI’s mission is to advance the common good through public policy. They work to monitor the activity of … Continued

United Way To Host Virtual Campaign Award Ceremony July 15

United Way of Greater McHenry County is excited to host a virtual ceremony to announce the results of their 53rd annual campaign on Wednesday, July 15th at noon on Facebook. Donors, volunteers and community members are invited to watch from the comfort of their desk as campaign award winners are honored. Executive Director Carole Peters … Continued

Arnold: Providing support during the COVID-19 pandemic

Article originally published in the Northwest Herald HERE. Providing Support During The COVID-19 Pandemic by Heather Arnold   Last night, I chatted with my college roommates on a zoom call. It felt so good to see their faces, to laugh with them, and to listen to the challenges they are facing. They live in California, … Continued