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Upcoming listening sessions will guide the next chapter of United Way of Central Illinois funding - August 19, 21

United Way of Central Illinois Community Survey
United Way of Central Illinois
United Way of Central Illinois Community Survey

Karen Gedrose is the Director of Community Initiatives at the United Way of Central Illinois. She spoke with Community Voices about her background in social work and the path that led her to her current role at United Way. She also discussed the organization’s community survey, the upcoming Community Listening Sessions, and the Community Listening Summit. These events will focus on identifying priority areas for funding in the upcoming 2026–2029 Grant Cycle. For more information click here.

Tuesday, August 19th - Noon at Salvation Army 1600 E Clearlake Dr, Springfield, IL 62703
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Thursday, August 21st - 5:00pm at United Way of Central Illinois office at 1999 Wabash Ave, Suite 107, Springfield, IL 62704
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Beatrice is the Community Voices Editor for NPR Illinois. Reach Bea at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.