Who We Fund
Funded Partners
It takes a community to create lasting change—and we’re proud to work with agencies and programs that focus on building a stronger Lee County for all, particularly in our impact areas of education, financial security, and health.
Together, we align and coordinate our work because we know that this approach allows the greatest potential impact on some of the most difficult issues facing our community and ensures everyone involved is aware of those around them who are working toward the same goals.
Community Impact Fund
Local Community Leaders and Volunteers carefully study each funding request from local nonprofits serving Lee County for funding and support. These dedicated and informed volunteers select the local programs that best align with our United Way goals and mission and have the highest performance outcomes to create the largest positive impact in the community.
Partner Agencies
Funding supports Summer Bootcamp, offered to students the test below the proficiency level in math and reading.
- https://sites.google.com/a/amboy.net/amboy-education-foundation/
- (815) 973-5732
- 11 East Hawley Street | Amboy, IL 61310
Provides support to individuals with autism and their families
- autism-center.com
- (815) 440-6134
- 1387 N Galena Ave, Dixon, IL 61021
Offers hands on experience for youth to develop strong personal growth and leadership skills
- blackhawkscouting.org
- (815) 397-0210
- 2820 McFarland Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
Provides food for low income students in Dixon School District
- buddybagsofdixon.org
- 815-677-3699
- 421 South Peoria Avenue Dixon, IL 61021
Funding supported the 2026 Clipper Kiddies Summer Fun Camp
- facebook.com/Clipperkiddies
- (815) 857-2225
- 960 US-52, Amboy, IL 61310
Connected Communities
Addresses substance misuse and brain health conditions in our region
Provides care to residents of long-term care facilities
- catholiccharities.rockforddiocese.org
- (779) 210-8700 or toll free (800) 369-0895
- 431 S. Phelps Ave., Suite 607 Rockford, Illinois 61108
Funding used for garden bed updates
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/205934826482445/
- Phone: 815-284-7741
- Dixon, IL 61021
Dixon Family YMCA
Provides funding to promote healthy lifestyles
- dixonymca.org
- (815) 288-9622
- 110 N Galena Ave, Dixon, IL 61021
Provides funding to build a house for a family in need
- habitatdixonil.org
- 815-564-8690
- 924 West First Street Dixon, IL 61021
Provides shelter and food for homeless individuals and families
- facebook.com/padsdixonil
- PH: (815) 288-6818
- 805 W. 1st Street Dixon, IL 61021
Runs Spark Camp for children during the summer
- dixonparkdistrict.com
- PH: (815) 284 3306
- 1312 Washington Ave. Dixon, IL 61021
Provides funding for educational opportunities and areas for the community to connect
- facebook.com/franklincreekconservation
- PH: (815) 456-2718
- 1893 Twist Road, Franklin Grove, IL
Provides food vouchers and clothing to families in need
- goodfellowsil.org
- PH: (815) 973-5135
- 704 S Lincoln Ave, Dixon, IL 61021
Provides education, support, and wellness programs for cancer patients, their families, and caregivers
- homeofhopeonline.org
- PH: (815) 288-4673
- 1637 Plock Dr, Dixon, IL 61021
Supports early intervention developmental therapies
- kreiderservices.org
- PH: (815) 288-6691
- 500 Anchor Road, Dixon, IL 61021
Advocates for abused & neglected children with juvenile courts
Provides senior services and programming
- leecountycouncilonaging.net
- PH: (815) 288-9236
- 100 W. 2nd St. Dixon IL 61021
Funding used to provide free legal services to low-income families
- https://www.pslegal.org/
- PH: (815) 965-2134
- 303 North Main Street, Suite 600 Rockford, IL 61101
Provides public transit
- reaganmasstransit.org
- PH: (815) 288-2117
- 210 E Progress Dr, Dixon, IL 61021
Provides support for seniors to maintain independent living
- lifescapeservices.org
- PH: 815-490-1125
- 206 Dixon Ave. Ste 1 Rock Falls, IL 61071
Provides social services for all ages
- lssi.org
- PH: 833-610-5774
- 1001 E. Touhy Avenue, Suite 50 Des Plaines, IL 60018
Open Sesame Children's Learning Centers
Provides affordable child care
- PH: 815-288-5905
- 1101 Middle Rd. Dixon IL 61021
Provides social services for all ages
- 2paws.net/o/paw-paw-cusd-271/page/paw-paw-boys-and-girls-club
- PH: (815) 627-2841
- 511 Chapman Street Paw Paw, IL 61353
Funding used to provide backpack and school supplies to children
- https://www.facebook.com/p/Tools-for-School-Dixon-61560457139180/
- Email Us
- 1335 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, IL, United States, 61021
Provides support and care for people in the last phases of an incurable disease
- https://hospicerockriver.org/
- PH: (815) 625-3858
- 2706 Avenue E Sterling, IL 61081
Provides support for individuals in recovery facing hardship
- svvor.org
- PH: (779) 707-0151
- 114 E. Everett Street Dixon, Illinois 61021
Provides support and care for people in the last phases of an incurable disease
- serenityhospiceandhome.org
- PH: 815-732-2499
- 1658 S. Illinois Route 2, Oregon, IL 61061
Provides support to victims of abuse
- shiningstarcac.com
- PH: 815-284-1891
- 215 East 1st Street, Dixon, Illinois 61021
Provides Behavioral Health Programs
- sinnissippi.org
- PH: (815) 284-6611
- 325 Illinois Route 2 Dixon, IL 61021
Provides Amboy children a safe place for after school care and homework help
- facebook.com/teenturf
- PH: (815) 857-4800
- 235 W Main St Amboy, IL 61310
Provides funding to support self-sufficiency
- tcochelps.org
- PH: 800-323-5434
- 405 Emmons Ave. Rock Falls, IL 61071
Provides Theater Outreach to Dixon Public School students
- woodlawnartsacademy.com
- PH: 815-626-4278
- 3807 Woodlawn Road Sterling, IL 61081
Provides entrepreneurial opportunities for regional high school students
- wacc.cc
- PH: (815) 626-5810
- 1608 Fifth Ave Sterling, IL 61081
Provides counseling, crisis services and community services
- ywsauk.org
- PH: (815) 626-7277
- 412 1st Avenue Sterling, IL 61081