On March 10, 2008, the Rich Township Government invested in the community by donating to South-Southwest Suburban United Way. The Rich Township Government is dedicated to services that help citizens maintain a quality of life that might otherwise be out of reach.

The Rich Township Government’s generous contribution will remain in the South-Southwest Suburban region and address critical issues such as Health and Wellness, Youth Empowerment, Self-Sufficiency and Crisis Support. “Rich Township is proud to support United Way,” said Al Riley, Rich Township Supervisor. “Supporting United Way is the most effective way to improve lives and strengthen our community, ” said Elliott Johnson, CEO of Heyward and Johnson, Inc. and South Suburban United Way Board Member.

United Way provides the leadership and resources it takes to help people overcome life’s challenges and achieve self-sufficiency. It works to understand the needs in the South-Southwest Suburban area, and then funds a network of programs to address hose needs. United Way holds itself and its partner programs accountable for delivering results-to ensure that your contributions make the greatest impact possible.

It’s no secret that people in our South Southwest Suburban communities are facing some tough challenges. Statistics show that 1 in 5 low-income youth drops out of high school - and less than 10% who graduate go on to college, 80% of uninsured are working families and 1 out of 4 families is so financially stretched that it must cut back on food, medical care and other necessities.

United Way provides the leadership and resources it takes to help people overcome life’s challenges and achieve self-sufficiency. It works to understand the needs in the South-Southwest Suburban area, and then funds a network of programs to address those needs, with regional support, United Way is able to fund programs at the Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of America, just to name some of the local partner agencies.

Your contribution goes towards addressing our community’s greatest challenges which includes:
- Crisis Support
- Youth Empowerment
- Self-Sufficiency
- Health & Wellness

“The issues facing our community are diverse and United Way funds an equally diverse network of programs to address the most pressing health and human services challenges, ” said Vernard Alsberry, Board President South-Southwest Suburban United Way. “This ensures that every gift to the United Way is the most effective way to make the greatest impact possible and improve lives within our South and Southwest Suburban communities.” “Thank you to all donors for making a difference and helping to improve lives in the regions,” said Lisa M. Bly, Chief Professional Officer.

Improve lives by making a donation to your local United Way, by addressing support to:

South-Southwest Suburban United Way
4711 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 17
Crestwood, IL 60455

Spring is here and it’s a great time to get your car washed and support United Way!

Super Kiss – The Best Touch-Less Exterior Wash!

You pay $12 and $4 goes to support United Way

Touch-Less Wash, Rust Inhibitor, Revitalizer, Underspray, Brake Dust Remover, Clearcoat Protectant, Clearcoat Polish

Super Kiss Supreme – Super Kiss Wash + 10-Minute Interior with Tires Dressed!
You pay $16 and $5 goes to support United Way
Vacuum, Floormats with Super Foam, Glass Polished Inside & Out, Tires Hand Dressed, Door Jambs, Dash Cream, Fragrance

Deluxe Touch-Less Wash - No Spinning Brushes!

You pay $10 and $4 goes to support United Way
Touch-Less Wash, Brake Dust Remover, Revitalizer, Tires Hand Dressed

Tickets are available through June 20, 2008. Great Father’s Day gift as well!

These tickets NEVER EXPIRE & can be used at any of the following locations:

Glenwood, Tinley Park, Crestwood, Elmhurst, Palatine, Downers Grove, Melrose Park, Naperville and Joliet.

Please make checks payable to South-Southwest Suburban United Way and mail to

4711 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 17, Crestwood, Illinois 60445.

For more information call (708) 371-1328.

Angelita Smiley

Development Manager

South-Southwest Suburban United Way

4711 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 17

Crestwood, IL 60445

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asmiley@uw-mc.org

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