August 8, 2007 was United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Salute to Its Corporate Citizens and Supporters at U.S. Cellular Field. More than 1,400 United Way supporters representing dozens of Chicago area companies, as well as individual donors and supporters attended the Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians game clad in red T-shirts.
Nine United Way supporters and volunteers representing some of our top companies were also given the opportunity for an on-field photograph prior to the game. The lucky nine were chosen for overall support of United Way. They include: Robert Brunner, ITW; Julian Brown, Nicor; Steve Niems, Advocate; Bill Hines, International Truck; David Blake, Crain’s; Bruce Piller, KPMG; Eileen Sweeney, Motorola; Greg Hirsch, FedEx and Sharon McIntosh, QTG.
The evening was dedicated to thanking corporations, volunteers, donors and agency partners for choosing United Way as the most effective way to give back to the community.
Thanks to their dedication and generosity this year, United Way invested $56.5 million into the network of programs and services needed strengthen communities and improve people’s lives. This year’s community investment was distributed to more than 350 partner agencies that provide a myriad of health and human service care programs including educational development, access to healthcare, affordable housing and crisis support.
The Sox emerged winners that evening with a 6-4 victory over the Indians in 13 innings. United Way applauds the Chicago White Sox organization and U.S. Cellular Field for their hospitality and for their continued support throughout the year.
The Northwest Suburban United Way office received a makeover this spring. Thanks to the generosity of Nicor Gas and its employees, the office is now full of bright colors. This year Nicor employees decided that, as part of their Annual Volunteer Day, they would spruce up the United Way office. 
Nicor Gas donated all the materials needed to paint including: brushes, tape, and paint. On a Saturday morning, six Nicor employees came to the office and got right to work. The fresh coat of paint features a United Way gold and blue entry way and blue or gold accent walls in every office. Nicor volunteers were able to personalize each office to give it a unique feel. There is even the United Way logo on the wall in the entry way! The office is now a proud statement of work that United Way does in the community; work that can only be done with dedicated volunteers.