Some of the recent accomplishments of the Partnership include:

• Provided community banners with a Wauconda Rotary Club grant to promote “First Class Community” Character program.
• Initiated Senior Coalition to form cohesiveness among various senior groups. This includes special monthly programs to meet their specific needs including a Senior Resource Directory.
• Hosted second annual “Family Safety Day” in response to a need for bike safety as well as fire and home safety. This also included finger printing by the Police Dept.
• Worked with Wauconda Area Library to begin Community Calendar to improve communication of events throughout the Wauconda area.
• Started a Cultural Diversity committee to identify needs of different groups and make sure they are aware of special services available to them.
• Began initiatives to include more youth involvement in community activities.

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and the Wauconda Rotary Club were instrumental in forming the United Partnership for a Better Community in the fall of 2000.  The Partnership has continued to thrive with additional volunteers and donations to support our ongoing efforts.  Many new programs and goals have been established, including:

• The updating, publication, and disbursement of a comprehensive Senior Resource Guide
• Promotion of the “First Class Community” through window clings and educational programs
• Development of a simplified resource directory, and magnets with emergency numbers in three languages.  Plus, conduct a resident survey to identify the needs of our Polish and Spanish populations
• Implementation of a Hearts and Parks program to reduce obesity and heart disease
• Coordinated the 2nd Annual Family Safety Day
• Developed this website (www.unitedpartnership.org) to provide web-based information pertaining to Partnership activities
• Worked with the Wauconda area Library to develop a community information website: www.waucondaarea.info

The United Partnership meets the fourth Thursday of each month from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.  To attend a meeting, or for more information about the group or membership, please call Chairperson, Julie Mayer at 847-842-4088 or email her at julie.mayer@advocatehealth.com.

All of these endeavors require funding.  We are asking for your support by pledging an annual contribution.  Your generosity will help promote these programs which improve the quality of life in our community. To pledge your support, please complete the attached form.  Annual contributions are due January 1st of each year. If you would like to make a one-time contribution, please submit the payment with your form and mark the appropriate box. 

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support of our community and its residents.