United Way of Effingham County

Witches Ball 2022
2022-10-21 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Thelma Keller Convention Center, 1202 N Keller Dr, Effingham, IL, 62401, United States
The evening will begin with hors d’oeuvres and silent auction at 6pm, followed by dinner at 7pm, a live auction at 8pm and music provided by Complete Weddings & Events.
Halloween costumes are encouraged but not required. There will be a Halloween Costume Contest with awards given to “Best Individual” and “Best Group”.
Tickets are $60 each or VIP tables can be purchased by calling the United Way office at (217) 342-3824.
Items included in this year’s silent and live auction include: Yadier Molina framed and autographed All Star jersey, Albert Pujols custom framed and autographed Marucci Pro Model bat, Chicago Bulls Ayo Dosunmu framed and autographed jersey, Adam Wainwright frames and autographed photo, Andrew Knizner game used batting glove autographed and framed, Willie McGee, Jim Edmonds and Harrison Bader autographed photo, Mike Small autographed Illini golf bag, Uwe Blab autographed basketball, St Louis Cardinals “Cardinals Club” all-inclusive green seat tickets to include food, drinks and parking, Chad Green autographed baseball and baseball card, Polar Express St Louis Christmas train ride & hotel package, Southern Illinois cabin getaway, Hermann Hills getaway, Cody Johnson concert tickets, wine, appetizers & drinks packages, 6 course tasting in private wine room, St Louis Blues vs Blackhawk hockey tickets, Fox Theatre tickets to include Les Miserables, Six, Nutcracker, Cirque Dreams Holidaze, and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer; Effingham Performance Center tickets to include John Michael Montgomery, Eli Young Band and Hairball tickets, Solo Bonfire Smokeless Firepit, party bus rental, adult and kids party packages, jewelry, designer handbags to include Longchamp, Kate Spade and Coach, spa packages, golf packages, Boos butcher block, weekend tractor and attachment rental, TV, gas grill & meat bundle package, personalized landscape boulder, inflatable paddleboard, swim lessons, bounce house rental, deer hunting package, mobile storage unit, Holiday World tickets, restaurant and gift certificates and many other great items.
There will also be Apple Bobbing. Individuals can purchase an apple for $10 each, 3 for $25 or 7 for $50 for your chance to win prizes. A limited number of apples will be sold.
You can also purchase a Witches Pick ticket for $20 each or 6 for $100 for your chance to win your choice of a live auction item. The only exclusions include the Albert Pujols autographed bat, Yadier Molina All Star autographed jersey, and the St Louis Cardinals Club all-inclusive tickets.
Proceeds from the event benefit 19 local partner agencies; Altamont After School Program, Big Brothers Big Sisters Mid-Illinois – Effingham County, Boy Scouts of America – Lincoln Trails Council, Catholic Charities, Child Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois, Effingham Child Development Center, Effingham County FISH Human Services, Effingham County Search & Rescue, Enduring Freedom Ministries, Family Mental Health Support, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois, Heartland Human Services, Meals on Wheels of CEFS, One Hope United, SAFE (Sexual Assault and Family Emergencies), Senior Services of Effingham County, STAR (Strategic Training & Restoration), SWAN (Stopping Woman Abuse Now) and Unit 40 Mentoring Program.
Join in on the fun and help our community LIVE United. RSVP today to (217) 342-3824!

Barstool Golf 2023
2023-04-01 11:00 - 19:00 | Teutopolis Banquet Hall, 210 Pearl St, Teutopolis, IL, 62467, United States
It’s no foolin’ that Barstool Golf is BACK!
The event will be held April 1, 2023. Registration will start at 11AM at the Teutopolis Banquet Hall. Shuttle services will be provided!
Preregistration lasts until March 27, 2023. The cost is $25 per person / $100 per team. $125 per team on day of event.
The event will begin and end at the Teutopolis Banquet Hall. Participants must visit NINE of the participating locations to complete.
Locations include:
Teutopolis Banquet Hall
Shoebox
Kenter’s Tavern
Ping’s
A1 Highway 33
Brickbat
Danny’s
Effingham Event Center
Trucker’s Pub
Downtown Lounge
The Midway
The Orchard
The Office
Village Wine
The Gabby Goat
Big Papa’s
Gopher’s Grill
Tap Out Lounge
Awards to be given out at the end of the night.
Visit the links below to register, or phone the United Way of Effingham County Office at (217) 342-3824.
Team Pre-Register
Individual Pre-Register

*Please remember to add Team Name (Optional), Team Members & Shirt Sizes in “Order Notes” on checkout page!

2023 Witches Ball
2023-10-20 18:00 - 23:00 | Thelma Keller Convention Center, 1202 N Keller Dr, Effingham, IL, 62401, United States
For tickets, visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ea0bf40a-f449-4451-ba68-b227ad3e00ed
The event will begin at 6PM with Hors d’oeuvrres and silent auction. A fabulous dinner by the Thelma Keller Convention Center will be served at 7PM. Live auction begins at 8PM. There will also be fun activities, an optional costume contest, music and more.
Tickets are $65 per person or the following VIP Table options available:
Witches Hat – $2,000:
Table of twelve with preferred seating, gourmet dinner, 24 drink tickets, spooky snack and sponsorship level advertising to include: personal social media post, mention in radio interviews, mention in email blasts and listed in event program.
Spell Book – $1,500:
Table of eight with preferred seating, gourmet dinner, 16 drink tickets and sponsorship level advertising to include: personal social media post, mention in radio interviews, mention in email blasts and listed in event program.
Broomstick – $1,000:
Table of eight with preferred seating, gourmet dinner, 8 drink tickets and sponsorship level advertising to include: personal social media post and listed in event program.
Toil & Trouble – $550:
Table of eight with preferred seating and sponsorship level advertising to include: personal social media post and listed in event program.
Local Partner Agencies to benefit from United Way of Effingham County’s 2023 Campaign:

Altamont After School Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters Mid-Illinois
Boy Scouts of America (Effingham Troops)
Catholic Charities
Child Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois
Effingham Child Development Center
Effingham County FISH Human Services
El Shaddai Homes
Enduring Freedom Ministries
Family Mental Health Support
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (Effingham Troops)
Heartland Human Services
Illinois Deer Donation Program
Meals on Wheels of CEFS
One Hope United
SAFE (Sexual Assault & Family Emergencies)
Senior Services of Effingham County
STAR (Strategic Training & Restoration)
SWAN (Stopping Women Abuse Now)
Unit 40 Mentoring Program

To View Items on the Auction, visit the link below.
Auction Items PDF

Raise with Resin - Recycling Program
2024-06-25 - 2024-12-31 | Resin, 305 E Fayette Ave, Effingham, IL, 62401, United States
Let’s recycle to fundraise!

We have partnered with Raise With Resin to continue to recycle clear plastic bottles and aluminum cans, with funds to directly benefit United Way of Effingham County!

It’s super simple!
1. Visit the link below or scan the QR code
2. Link your email address
3. Receive QR Code
4. Go to Raise with Resin location at 305 E Fayette in Effingham (Next to Gabby Goat)
5. Scan QR code to open appropriate drawer
6. Deposit acceptable items
7. Receive confirmation email
8. Funds directly deposited to United Way of Effingham County!

It’s that easy and a great way to support our 19 local partner agencies!

Link: Click Here

Contact United Way of Effingham County at info@effinghamunitedway.org or (217) 342-3824 with any questions!

Sip for a Cause Comedy Show
2024-07-11 17:00 - 22:30 | Tuscan Hills Winery, 2200 Historic Hills Dr,, Effingham, IL, 62401, United States
Join us at Tuscan Hills Winery in Effingham, IL on Thursday, July 11th for the perfect night out with friends or a great date night, all for a great cause! Tuscan Hills Winery and Effingham Comedy have partnered with the United Way of Effingham County to create a night of laughs for a noble cause! Doors open at 5PM, showtime is 7PM, the comedy show will be featuring Nick Hoff. Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy hand-picked Nick Hoff to open for them on their critically acclaimed “We’ve Been Thinking” Tour. Nick Hoff is a nationally touring stand-up comedian who has been on MTV, co-hosts a weekly show on SiriusXM, and was a featured act in Netflix’s Comedy Festival. His debut album “Baby Daddy” hit #1 on the iTunes comedy charts, and his new hour-long special “Front to Back” can be streamed on YouTube. When he’s not on stage, Nick can often be seen in commercials for Miller Lite, Pepsi and Amazon.

Check out the event page: https://fb.me/e/22wfatxJD

Don’t need to hear another word and already want to purchase tickets? Go here: https://www.zeffy.com/…/1f121171-ed3b-4bf7-989f…

Golf Cart Giveaway
2024-08-06 00:00 - 2024-10-11 00:00
United Way of Effingham County is raffling off a GOLF CART!

Win a 2021 Club Car Precedent Golf Cart. This cashmere colored beauty is GAS powered, fuel injected with room for four passengers and a flip seat. Ready to hit the roads with a street legal light kit, windshield and mirror. Provided by Battery & Starter Specialists.

Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased online, from a United Way Board Member, or by calling the United Way Office.

Winner will be drawn at our Monster Mash Bash event on October 11, 2024 at the Keller Convention Center. Winner need not be present to win, but we encourage you to attend for a night of spooky fun! More details on the event to come.

Proceeds benefit United Way of Effingham County’s 19 local partner agencies.

* Don’t forget to change your contribution amount to $0 when purchasing tickets online to avoid any fees!

Purchase tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/…/772ea01f-e0c4-4318-9fc9…

Monster Mash Bash
2024-10-11 18:00 - 23:00 | Thelma Keller Convention Center, 1202 N Keller Dr, Effingham, IL, 62401, United States
Join us for the United Way of Effingham County’s Monster Mash Bash. This spooky event (formerly known as the United Way Witch’s Ball) will be held at the Thelma Keller Convention Center on October 11, 2024.
This event isn’t going to mimic any of the Witch’s Balls you may have attended. We’re sprucing up this event to have a “monster mashing” time.
Here’s what’s remaining the same: location, time, food, costume contest, benefiting United Way of Effingham County.
Here’s what’s new: ENTERTAINMENT. This is not going to be the event you attend and are waiting for the next thing to start. There will be a photobooth, a hypnotist show, music, drinks, dancing, spooky activities and so much more.
How are we raising money: Silent auction, live auction by Trent Schmid with Schmid Auction, golf cart raffle, Ghoul’s Grab ticket sales (chance to win your choice of a live auction item), and other small events throughout the night.
Where’s the money going? All proceeds from the event benefit United Way of Effingham County’s 19 local partner agencies for the 2024 Campaign.

Monster Mash Bash Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/…/75cbbad6-5da1-46cd-b6f2…

Golf Cart Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/…/772ea01f-e0c4-4318-9fc9…

Sip for a Cause - Brent Terhune
2025-06-14 20:00 - 23:00 | Tuscan Hills Winery, 2200 Historic Hills Dr,, Effingham, IL, 62401, United States
We’re pairing up with Effingham Comedy again at Tuscan Hills Winery for a Sip for a Cause Event to benefit our partner agencies!

Join us on June 14th to hear from comedian Brent Terhune! Bring your dad with you for Father’s Day too!

Comedy nights are one of our favorite events to have and we can’t wait to have you there with us! Individual tickets and VIP table options available!

Tickets Here

United Way of Effingham County Drawdown fundraiser
2025-08-15 18:00 - 23:30 | Effingham Events Center
United Way of Effingham County is hosting a Drawdown Fundraiser on August 15th at Effingham Event Center.
Join us for:
Reverse Raffle
Live Auction
Entertainment – Backroad Boogie
Dinner
Drinks
Activities and so much more!
This event is to raise funds for our 19 local partner agencies who provide health and human services within Effingham County.
Tickets and VIP tables available. Sponsorship options also available!
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/united-way-drawdown
Contact United Way of Effingham County at (217) 342-3824 or info@effinghamunitedway.org
