United is the Way to… FINANCIAL SECURITY
Everyone deserves the opportunity to earn a living that can sustain a family and build security for future generations. That’s why we’re helping hard working families make ends meet while connecting them with the education, financial tools, and job training opportunities to empower them to create a better, more sustainable future for themselves and their loved ones.
Funded Financial Security Programs
Lazarus House
Emergency Shelter & Employment
Literacy Volunteers of Fox Valley
1:1 Tutoring for Adult English Language Learners
Valley Sheltered Workshop
Permanent Supportive Employment
VFW – Batavia
Resource Fair for Veterans & Active Military Personnel
ALICE
ALICE, an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, is a new way of defining and understanding the struggles of households that earn above the Federal Poverty Level, but not enough to afford basic necessities.
We are dedicated to ensuring that ALICE can thrive in Batavia. Learn more about ALICE
FreeWill
In partnership with United Way Worldwide, we are pleased to offer our supporters the ability to create their own complimentary will at FreeWill.com. Over 70% of Americans do not have a will. We have a free tool that will allow anyone to create a will at no cost to ensure a lasting legacy for their loved ones.
My Free Taxes
Filing Taxes: Doing Your Taxes is Almost Fun with My Free Taxes®
United Way’s free, online tax filing program lets U.S. tax filers who earned less than $84K last year file their federal and state taxes online — for free. Since 2009, My Free Taxes has helped 1.45M people across America save $290M in tax prep fees and receive over $2.1B in refunds.
Illinois Financial Wellness Hub
The Illinois Financial Wellness Hub is a wonderful tool from the Illinois State Treasurer’s office and is here to help you take control of your finances—for free! Getting started is easy: just provide some basic info like your name, email, and whether you’re an Illinois resident.
- Personalized Financial Insights – Take optional surveys to assess your financial well-being, stress levels, and money habits.
- Learn at Your Own Pace – Explore practical topics like:
✅ Budgeting basics
✅ Needs vs. wants
✅ Smart ways to cut expenses
✅ Building an emergency fund
✅ Managing debt, home buying, investing, and more! - Tailored Learning – Choose a topic, take a quick pre-test, and receive customized lessons based on what you already know.
- Expert Guidance – Need one-on-one support? Schedule a free session with a Certified Personal Financial Counselor for expert advice.
Start building a stronger financial future today with IFWH!
