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Funding is provided to local agencies and programs that United Way administers, such as Imagination Library, 2-1-1, Food 4 the Children (weekend food program) and Project Dash.

Eye care services include:

- Adult and children's eye exams.

- Cataract surgery.

- Diabetic eye care.

- Laser surgery.

- Glaucoma.

- Floaters.

- Eyelid plastic surgery.

- Pediatric eye disease.

- Macular degeneration.

Eyeglasses services include:

- Standard prescriptions.

- No-line bifocals.

- Ultra-thin/ultra-light lenses.

- OSHA-approved safety glasses.

- Sports glasses.

- Custom sunglasses.

Provides mental health services to students, including those who are at risk of being extruded from the school community due to unmet mental health needs.

When funds are available, can shelter low-income homeless families in an area motel and provide meals for a limited amount of time. During that time, the family is required to work toward stabilizing their family and look for a more permanent place to stay. The Emergency/Transitional Housing Grant through the Illinois Department of Human Services provides for the cost of shelter and some meals.

Offers, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency and to them with any problems, interests and concerns they may have. The Bureau of Refugee Services works to serve as a central clearinghouse in order to refer refugees and asylees to any resource necessary and available to them. The Bureau is the service agency for all refugees enrolled in FIP, the state welfare reform program. Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for “Jump Start” training specially designed to help English Language Learners.

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)/Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki) CHIP covers children under the age of 19 in working families who have too much income to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private health insurance, and are not enrolled in other health insurance.

In Iowa, CHIP is offered through Hawki. Some households may be required to pay a monthly premium based on family income. No family pays more than $40 a month. Some families pay nothing at all. Eligibility ends on the first day of the month following the month of the youth’s 19th birthday.

Covered Health Services:

Substance use disorder treatment

Doctor visits

Primary care provider (PCP>

Specialists

Immunizations (vaccines, shots)

Check-ups

Hospital care

Surgery

Emergency visits

Non-emergency use of the ER

Out-of-network coverage

Eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses

Prescription medication

Mental health services

Substance use disorder treatment

Local city offices.

Offers recovery support services with support groups, check-up phone calls, and follow-up surveys. Interim pre-treatment services for individuals waiting for an assessment for admission to treatment. 

Offers comprehensive care for older adults, including routine health services, physical examinations, and screenings focused on the prevention and early detection of health problems. Specialized services include memory screenings, substance use support, and case management for individuals not requiring specialty care.

Additionally provides palliative care for patients with incurable or progressive illnesses, focusing on symptom control, relief of suffering, and the management of physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and existential needs to improve quality of life and restore functional capacity.