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BUILDING CONNECTION, EXPANDING ACCESS, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY
The United Palatine Coalition brings together local organizations, schools businesses, and community members, to improve access to services, strengthen collaboration, and support community well-being across Palatine and the northwest suburbs.
OUR MISSION
The United Palatine Coalition strengthens collaboration between organizations, businesses, and community members to promote equity and create an infrastructure that fosters resilience and a thriving community.
OUR VISION
We envision a connected and resilient community where children, families, and community members have the support, skills, and opportunities needed to lead healthy, independent, and fulfilling lives.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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Adopt an equity lens to take a system level approach to problem solving
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Shared responsibility
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Place the needs of the marginalized and underserved first
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Leverage existing resources to increase efficiency and effectiveness
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Use data to understand, measure and show accountability
OUR PRIOIRTIES
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
Convening health, mental health, behavioral health, and basic needs partners so their staff know one another and can make warm handoffs, making it easier for community members of all ages to reach the care they need.
ACCESS TO SERVICES AND RESOURCES
Building shared tools like the Community Services Directory and the Where To Turn Resource Guide, along with quarterly partner meetings and outreach, so partners know what each other offers and community members know where to go.
DIGITAL INCLUSION
Because no local provider was filling this gap, UPC stepped in. We offer devices, help connecting to affordable internet, and hands-on computer skills classes in English and Spanish. Together, we also co-lead the North Suburban region of Cook County’s Digital Equity Action Committee, bringing libraries and digital-focused organizations into the work.
EARLY LEARNING
Bringing together early childhood providers, schools, and family-serving partners around a shared plan, so families with young children can more easily find child care, preschool, developmental screenings, and early literacy programs like Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
UPC doesn’t replace the services our partners provide; we connect them. By bringing organizations together across sectors, we help community members find their way to the right resource, through people they trust.
Join us in our efforts to build a stronger and more connected Palatine.
RESOURCES AND EVENTS
JOIN US
Quarterly meetings for networking, collaboration and learning.
UPC's Wellness Team meets monthly
via Zoom.
Contact Jesse Rojo at jrojo@upcoalition.org for more information.
**A shared calendar coming soon.**
SAVE THE DATE!
5th Annual Wellness Resource Fair Sat., April 17, 2027
Join us for the 5th annual Wellness Resource Fair organized by United Palatine Coalition's Wellness Team, in collaboration with Buehler YMCA's Healthy Kids Day. This free event is open to everyone.
Join the planning committee
Inquire about becoming a vendor
Sponsor the event
Donate a raffle prize
Explore vendors