Top 11 in 2011: Things we’ve accomplished thanks to your support

Tuesday December 13th, 2011

We are pleased to present this list of the Top 11 Things We've Accomplished at United Way of Elgin, thanks to our volunteers, donors, community partners, and supporters throughout the area.

  1. 32,381 books were delivered to 2,763 Elgin area children, thanks to our sponsors: JP Morgan Chase, EFS Foundation, Provena Saint Joseph Hospital, Elgin Township, KCT Credit Union, and the Fideliter Club of Elgin.
  2. 8,000 Getting Ready for Kindergarten calendars and 500 Math is Everywhere kits were distributed to families thanks to our partnership with Allstate Insurance and PNC Bank.
  3. 541 preschoolers were assessed for developmental milestones and school readiness at area childcare providers.
  4. 27,031 Kane County residents were connected to local health and human services through KaneCountyGuide.org, and more than 2,500 Help for Hard Times Guides were distributed throughout the Elgin area.
  5. 48 Reading Buddies volunteers read to 225 preschoolers in 2 Elgin preschools every Friday.
  6. More than 50 members in United Way’s Youth United volunteered at Movies in the Park, Thrones of Summer, Food Drives, Reading Buddies, Cookie Bake, and Nightmare on Chicago Street events.
  7. 310 corporate and community volunteers donated a total of 1,240 hours of service valued at $26,523 to 32 Day of Caring Projects throughout the Elgin area.
  8. 1,850 students received backpacks filled with school supplies thanks to the support of community partners.
  9. 9,041 low-income Elgin area children received school physicals, immunizations, sick care appointments, and dental exams.
  10. 1,236 tax returns were completed for a total value in Federal and State refunds of $2,150,217.
  11. 200 unemployed/underemployed residents have taken the WorkKeys®, workplace assessment to enhance employment opportunities. 

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