United Way of Adams County
ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — United Way of Adams County Behavioral Health Team has created a helpful resource list and decision guide for the community. The purpose of the list and guide are to provide community members assistance in determining resources and actions in behavioral situations. In a press release, Stacey Juilfs, Community Building Council Behavioral…
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Daily Muddy DAILY MUD POD: United Way and Megan Duncan Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 00:31:15 Subscribe Share RSS Feed Share Link Embed Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 00:31:15 | Recorded on August 17, 2023Ashley Conrad talks to Nancy Bluhm…
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Ashley Conrad talks to Nancy Bluhm from the United Way of Adams County and Megan Duncan about the latest Hannibal news.
Read Full Article QUINCY, Ill. — United Way of Adams County will officially start its “YOU Are United Way” campaign on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at ONE Special Event Venue, 600 Hampshire. A social hour will start at 5 p.m. followed by a short program at 6 p.m. that includes a video premiere and the goal announcement. United Way…
Read Full Article QUINCY, Ill. — United Way of Adams County will kick off its annual United Way Wednesdays starting on July 19 at Texas Roadhouse. Twenty-six area restaurants are participating. A complete list of participating restaurants can be found at www.unitedwayadamsco.org. Jenna Hull, Director of Development and Communications, says United Way wanted to expand into the county…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — United Way of Adams County will be the host of a blood drive from 10 a.m-3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, in the conference room at United Way of Adams County, at 936 Broadway, Suite F. In a press release, Jenna Hull, director of development and communication for United Way, said,…
Read Full Article QUINCY – United Way of Adams County will invest $690,000 in 26 local partner agency programs aimed at improving education, health and financial stability in Adams County. The grants were announced as part of the United Way Partner Award Breakfast held Friday at the Salvation Army Kroc Center Meadows Room. Nancy Bluhm, executive director of United Way…
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QUINCY — United Way of Adams County and the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) are teaming up for their annual “Stamp Out Hunger” National Food Drive on Saturday, May 13, to benefit local food pantries and the residents of Adams County who face hunger daily. In a press release, George Meyer, Quincy postal carrier…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Joe Bonansinga “Mr. Quincy” Community Service Award, named after its first recipient in 1998, is presented annually by United Way of Adams County and the Rotary Club of Quincy to an individual who exemplifies the highest standards of community service. The award will be presented at the Rotary Club meeting on Tuesday,…
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QUINCY — The United Way of Adams County board of directors has taken the “interim” tag off and Nancy Bluhm has been officially named as the organization’s new executive director effective today. “We are excited to add someone with Nancy’s experience and leadership skills to direct our organization’s positive impact on the community,” says Ryan Whicker,…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health and its employees concluded 2022 fundraising activities for United Way of Adams County on Dec. 14, with Tim Moore, Blessing’s chief accounting officer, presenting Jenna Hull of the United Way with a ceremonial check for $110,000. The actual check – consisting of employee pledges, financial support of an annual gift basket…
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Jenna Hull talks about the changes going on at the United Way and how the organization is helping to facilitate several community projects, including housing and poverty, as well as its staples like the annual campaign and The Good News of Christmas. Harvey’s Furniture sponsors Muddy River News This Week.
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Maggie Strong updates us on the United Way of Adams County’s community needs assessment and how it sets up other studies regarding housing, workforce and other civic issues. Harvey’s Furniture sponsors Muddy River News This Week.
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Ashley keeps her cat ears on to talk about her favorite parts of Halloween, then talks about the United Way of Adams County and raising money for great causes. The Liquor Booth, Harvey’s, Quincy Discount Warehouse, The Abbey, Utopia and Instant Replay sponsor the Daily Muddy.
Read Full Article QUINCY — The United Way of Adams County, Blessing Health System and the Adams County Health Department completed a community needs assessment in late 2021. This assessment, along with a facilitated compression planning session, was used to develop a three-year community needs plan. “This assessment is intended to inform a plan to address the concerns,…
Read Full Article QUINCY — United Way of Adams County is the host of a multi-agency resource center event on Tuesday, July 26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York. It will highlight resources available in Adams County. This free event is open to community members who want to…
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Dear MRN: Can you explain what 211 is? And why doesn’t Quincy have it? What needs to happen for Quincy to get it? 211 is an easy-to-remember telephone number assigned by the Federal Communications Commission to streamline access to health and human services. 211 is available on a 24-hour basis. It connects residents to a…
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QUINCY — United Way of Adams County wants people and families who have yet to file their 2021 tax returns to know a no-cost option is still available through MyFreeTaxes.com, a free United Way service. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, an annual United Way of Adams County service that processes people’s income tax returns…
Read Full Article QUINCY — United Way of Adams County and the Rotary Club of Quincy annually present the Joe Bonansinga Community Service Award to a person who exemplifies the highest standards of community service. Named after its first recipient in 1998, the award honors community leaders who demonstrate: A high level of service and leadership by example.…
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QUINCY — In accordance with the United Way Mission of mobilizing the caring power of communities for the common good, United Way Worldwide — the parent organization of United Way of Adams County — is launching the “United for Ukraine Fund” in response to the urgent and growing humanitarian crisis. More than one million people…
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QUINCY — Blessing Health System closed its fund drive to support the 2021 United Way of Adams County campaign on Feb. 3 by presenting a check to United Way leaders for $110,000. The amount represents a corporate gift and employee donations. Once a United Way agency itself many years ago, Blessing Health System and its…
Read Full Article QUINCY — United Way of Adams County is asking for assistance during the holiday season at its Good News of Christmas volunteer center inside the Quincy Town Center. Monetary donations are being accepted, and volunteers are needed to help wrap and shop for gifts. “Bring your family, friends, church group, co-workers or just yourself and…
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