United Way of Coles County | Partner Agencies

To prevent, prepare for and respond to disaster and emergency situations through Disaster Services, Armed Forces Emergency Services and Health and Safety Classes.

Offers a year round recreational experience for individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities. Programs include residential camping, Winter Camp, Weekend Respite and more.

Offers the MedAssist prescription assistance, Blessings Food Pantry, thrift store, crises assistance, referral services, foster care, adoption and volunteer opportunities.

Distributes food items to be used in meal preparation to persons determined in need for a short term.

Provides safe and guided recreation that allows 500 young boys to participate in a team-oriented sport in order to promote cooperation, self-improvement and self-esteem.

Assists low-income individuals and families with rent, utilities, food, school supplies Christmas gifts, etc. to residents in Eastern Coles County.

Offers quality developmentally appropriate childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years with assistance available to low-income families.

Provides skills instruction and game basis that allow girls to participate in a team-oriented sport in order to promote cooperation, self-improvement and self-esteem.

Provides skills instruction and games that allow boys and girls to participate in a team-oriented sport in order to promote sportsmanship, cooperation, self-improvement and self-esteem.

Provides residential, vocational and developmental day programming services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

CACECI provides a child-friendly environment that serves as a central location for providing the many services needed by children who are victims of sexual and/or physical abuse in order to minimize the trauma to the child victim in the aftermath of their ordeal.

Furnishes immediate basic needs (hats, coats, mittens) in addition to special requests for underprivileged Mattoon students in emergency situations when other sources of income are unavailable.

Unites the ecumenical efforts of seven local churches to assist individuals with food, rent, utilities, prescriptions, gasoline and water with no regard to gender, race or religious affiliation.

Recruits, trains and monitors court appointed volunteer advocates to speak for the bests interests of abused and neglected children in the courts.

CCCoA sponsors: Dial-A-Ride public transportation for all ages, Telecare, Senior Volunteer Program, Homemaker Program (in home care such as cleaning, laundry, meals preparation, etc.) and Family Caregiver Resource Center (with programs for grandparents raising grandchildren).

Assist families toward a positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and provide information to help other be supportive.

Provides in-home comprehensive care coordination and adult protective services and supportive counseling to persons 60+.

Encouragement and support to inmates and their families with basic initial needs.

Acquires, warehouses and distributes quantities of food and other essentials to clients in a network of partnership agencies, including agencies in Coles County.

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. The River Bluffs Council serves 10,000 girls ages 5-17 with 3,000 volunteers in seven counties in Eastern Illinois.

Provides housing, outreach, prevention and education to those facing issues of domestic violence or homelessness

Working to build capacity and character of at-risk children and their families through counseling, programs, crisis intervention and referrals to other community resources.

United Way funds will be used to provide case management services to children and families affected by methamphetamine use and/or substance abuse in Coles County. These services are aimed at maintaining children safely with their parents or family members.

Teaches citizenship and leadership, provides life skills preparation and builds character and moral values.

Provides before and after school childcare at Mattoon elementary schools, membership and programs that strengthen the spirit, mind and body of children, seniors and families with limited financial resources.

Provides shelter, hot meals and guidance through various agencies of Coles County.

Furnishes emergency and supplemental food at no cost to qualifying low-income families who need assistance in Mattoon, Lerna and Humboldt.

Offers recreational opportunities for children of all ages including organized sports play and instructional experiences.

Helps youth maximize their ability to become confident, competent and caring individuals through professionally supervised school and community based one-to-one mentoring relationships.

Provides quality meals for healthier lives to older adults in Coles County. Home delivered meals are available to home bound individuals in most parts of the county. Assessment, outreach and nutrition education are offered to all Peace Meal clients.

Pursues the motto, “Doing the most good” by offering a wide range of social services including food, clothing, utility and rent assistance, disaster services, and emergency shelter.

Provides counseling and advocacy services to victims of sexual abuse, assault or harassment and their significant others, as well as public education and professional training programs concerning these topics