Healthy Community

United Way of Greater McHenry County strives to improve health and well-being for all. We recognize the importance of wellness as it relates to the whole person. United Way of Greater McHenry County leverages its strong relationships with leaders across all sectors to identify the county's most pressing health needs, respond to them, mobilize the caring power of the community, and tackle the root cause of the issue.

We are acutely aware of our community's growing need for food security. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our Last Mile Delivery program ensures that 12,000 essential pantry deliveries are made annually in the Greater McHenry County area so our neighbors can meet their nutritional and well-being needs.

Without having a stable overhead, mental health, and stress can be crippling enough to affect physical wellness. Thankfully, over half of existing clients last year were able to exit transitional shelters and move to a positive housing destination.

When backed into a corner, people make desperate choices because they don’t know what resources are available. Last year, local law enforcement agencies and first responders were equipped with the county's first-ever mental health-focused resource cards. These cards made them better advocates and enabled them to effectively provide critical resources for those experiencing mental crises or build awareness for those who know someone who has a mental health condition.

A healthy community is a thriving one. We advance our mission by effectively collaborating with leaders across all sectors to ensure everyone has the resources to thrive. If you want to be a part of the transformational changes related to improving health in McHenry County, please get in touch with us by clicking the link below!