Whether you participate through an employee campaign at work or make a direct pledge, your contribution makes a difference right here in greater McHenry County. A single gift to the United Way of Greater McHenry County provides shelter for the homeless, day care for the children of working parents, assistance in solving substance abuse problems, respite care for the caregiver of someone with Alzheimer's disease, day care for the elderly, and more.
You can donate through a secure site, or print a copy of our pledge card.
Thousands of employees give to United Way of Greater McHenry County each year through automatic payroll deduction. If your employer does not offer you this opportunity during our annual campaign, you may donate online using your credit card through our secure site by clicking.
If you prefer, you can print and complete our pledge form and mail it to our office. We accept cash, checks, credit cards, or can bill you direct if you prefer.
Your gift to United Way of Greater McHenry County will help people residing in greater McHenry County, including ZIP codes:
| 60012 Crystal Lake | 60013 Cary | 60014 Crystal Lake | 60021 Fox River Grove | 60033 Harvard |
| 60034 Hebron | 60042 Island Lake | 60050 McHenry/Johnsburg | 60051 McHenry/Johnsburg | 60071 Richmond |
| 60072 Ringwood | 60081 Spring Grove | 60097 Wonder Lake | 60098 Woodstock | 60102 Algonquin |
| 60142 Huntley | 60152 Marengo | 60156 Lake in the Hills | 60180 Union |
If you would like to make a gift to another United Way serving areas outside of greater McHenry County, please visit to donate now through United Way of America.
End-of-year contributions are a popular method of support from financial professionals, for good reason. You can donate stock and claim the full value of the appreciated stock without paying capital gain taxes.
Consult your financial planner if you are interested in donating stock. For instructions regarding further transfer of securities, .
Members of our Pillars Club are individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to people in need in greater McHenry County through our local United Way. They are people like you - people who are about others in such a way that it compels them to go beyond what is expected of them. The United Way staff and volunteers would like to express their deepest appreciation to each of our Pillars Club members for their determination to create a better future for local people in need.
Pillars Club Information
| Pillars Pinnacle | Annual Gift of $10,000 and above |
| Pillars Plus | Annual Gift of $5,000 to $9,999 |
| Pillars Challenge | Annual Gift of $2,500 to $4,999 |
| Pillars | Annual Gift of $1,000 to $2,499 |
Including United Way of Greater McHenry County in your planned giving strategy can allow you to realize substantial tax benefits while making a lasting impact on the community. You worked hard to build your estate. Why not put it to good use when you no longer need it? For more information about planned giving, see If you have any questions after reviewing the guide, please contact our office.
United Way of Greater McHenry County does not accept clothing, furniture, or cars. Please call the organizations listed below for additional information regarding these donations.
| Cancer Federation | 800-962-3260 (no furniture) |
| Goodwill | 888-353-6400 or 815-965-0369 |
| Home of the Sparrow Thrift Shop | 815-363-6008 or 847-639-4082(www.h-o-s.org/stores.html) |
| Purple Heart | 708-396-8995 |
| Salvation Army | 800-808-7730 or 847-662-7730 |
| Salvation Army Thrift Shop | 815-759-9109 |
| Vietnam Vets | 708-371-4418 (no furniture) |
| American Lung Association | 800-577-LUNG |
| Rawhide Boys Ranch | 800-RAWHIDE |
| Salvation Army | 800-808-7730 |
| Volunteers of America | 800-363-1129 |