10/21/2026
Meet Jennifer Hopper, Community Impact Specialist at United Way of the Wabash Valley. š
With a passion for collaboration and connecting people, Jennifer enjoys working alongside the individuals, organizations, businesses, and volunteers who help make a difference across our six-county region.
Get to know Jennifer a little better:
⨠1 year with United Way Wabash Valley
š Has spent most of her life in Central and South-Central Illinois
š½ļø Enjoys supporting locally owned restaurants, especially those with vegetarian options
š¤ Favorite local activities: Community fundraisers, awareness events, and volunteer opportunities
šļø Fun fact: Jennifer grew up living on a campground that her parents owned and operated for 12 years!
š¶ Enjoys music, nature, animals, and cooking
š Loves getting to know the amazing volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to United Way
ā¤ļø Why United Wayās mission matters to Jennifer:
āHaving a strong focus on collaboration is important to me because we can help more people when we are working alongside other organizations. The new connections we are making in our six-county service area are exciting. I am looking forward to seeing those partnerships continue to grow and being a part of helping communities across the Wabash Valley.ā