Frequently Asked Questions
For medical, safety, and mental health emergencies, please dial 911 for immediate assistance.
For social service needs, including rental, utility, and grocery assistance, dial 211 to be connected with local resource organizations.
Fox Valley United Way provides financial support and referrals to local social service nonprofits. FVUW does not directly provide rental, utility, and grocery assistance.
For mental health support, counseling services, or other social service needs such as rental and utility assistance, dial 211 - our local social services hotline.
Fox Valley United Way doesn't currently have any volunteering needs - be sure to stay in the loop for future Day of Caring opportunities.
We would be happy to connect you with volunteer opportunities with one of our local partner nonprofit organizations. Check our "Get Involved" page for current opportunities.
Each donation made to Fox Valley United Way is carefully used to support our mission of strengthening positive health, education, and financial outcomes in our community.
The majority of your donation supports our direct services, and a portion is redistributed annually through our grantmaking program to local nonprofit organizations doing excellent work in our community.
Learn more about our direct services and grantmaking by interacting with the circles below:
We would be delighted to partner with your organization for an event or fundraiser!
Please contact J.D. Ostergaard, our Executive Director, at jdostergaard@foxvalleyunitedway.org to pitch your idea.
To update your organization's listing, please contact our Marketing and Development Specialist at annika@foxvalleyunitedway.org.
Yes! Fox Valley United Way accepts in-kind, cash, and gift card donations during the Holiday Season for our Holiday Assistance family sponsorship program.
Click below to learn more and fill out our interest form to get involved with Holiday Assistance.
Fox Valley United Way is proud to provide gifts and essentials to local families in need during the holiday season through our annual Holiday Assistance program.
Eligible families must have at least 1 child between the ages of 0-5 and currently be enrolled in income-eligible benefits to qualify.
Inquiries are accepted on a set day in October. Please call our office at (630)-896-4636 no earlier than October 1 to find out which day we will accept inquiries for this year's program.
Yes! Fox Valley United Way frequently offers internships, particularly with our SPARK early childhood team.
Visit our careers page and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on current internship and job opportunities.
Each year, Fox Valley United Way redistributes tens of thousands of dollars to local nonprofit organizations through our grantmaking program.
Applications are typically open from mid-April to mid-May. Check our grantmaking page for updates.
All children residing in Kane and Kendall Counties have access to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library through Fox Valley United Way and the donations of many generous early childhood advocates in our community.
Those residing in Kane or Kendall Counties can visit our registration page by clicking the button below.
Those residing outside our service area can click below to visit the Imagination Library website and check whether the program is available in their zip code.
After registration, your child's first book may take up to 12 weeks to arrive. Each subsequent book should arrive once a month, although your books may not arrive at the same time each month.
If you suddenly stop receiving books, first, make sure your address is updated in the DPIL registration system. If you're still having trouble, reach out to Tricia Hoover, Director of Community Impact, at tricia@foxvalleyunitedway.org.