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A Week for the Strong
It’s National Volunteer Week in the U.S., April 15-21, 2012. This special week, established in 1974, is a time to celebrate, honor and thank millions of volunteers across the country for giving their time and talent to help so many. Volunteering is what makes our country strong. More
04/17/12
Spread the Word and Maximize Your Tax Refund
The Walmart Foundation, United Way Worldwide, One Economy and the National Disability Institute's Real Economic Impact Tour have partnered to bring free tax preparation and filing services directly to qualified consumers across the country through the MyFreeTaxes program. More
04/12/12
Wells Fargo leads United Way giving for a third year in a row
For the third year in a row, Wells Fargo was United Way's top national campaign! Congratulations to Wells Fargo employees and thank you for LIVING UNITED! More
04/09/12
It Gets Better
Members of the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago staff and friends from the community came together to submit a video for the It Gets Better Project.
More04/02/12
Building a Grad Nation Summit: Highlights and Next Steps for Youth Advocates
United Way's Lindsay Torrico offers her reflections on America's Promise Alliance's second annual "Building a Grad Nation" Summit, the premier event of a 10-year campaign to end the high school dropout crisis. More
03/26/12