On Tuesday, May 20, 2008, St. James Hospital & Health Centers in Chicago Heights hosted over 40 health and human services United Way partner agencies for breakfast. The meeting was an opportunity for agencies to discuss regional partnership opportunities related to criticial issues areas as United Way transitions to community impact.

“When we talk about community impact, our partnerships are going to expand as we begin to address issues that face our region. This open dialogue was an opportunity to discuss new ways to partner with schools, corporations, local government and other community organizations as we begin to think about what ways we can impact an issue and get it turned around, “Lisa Bly, Chief Professional Officer, S-SW Suburban United Way. “We are looking forward to working together to improve lives in this region.”

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. United Way holds itself and its partner programs accountable for delivering results-to ensure that your contributions make the greatest impact possible.

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