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Youth Opportunity

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Making an Impact


United Way of Rock River Valley unites the collective power of our community to improve lives; securing a better future for all

Workplace Portal

Click to access our Workplace Portal.

Newsletter Sign-Up

Join our quarterly newsletter!

Youth Opportunity

Uniting the community around childhood literacy.

Community Resiliency

Community Resiliency

Providing 211 and Strong Neighborhood Houses.

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Latest News and Updates


We're Hiring!
Now Hiring: Literacy Manager Hourly Rate: $24–$26 (based on education and experience) + Full Benefits Are you passionate about literacy and education…
woman plays with baby on the floor
By Lana Paris, Executive Director, Discovery Center Museum  At Discovery Center, we believe that the magic of reading can start from day one! Thanks…
A woman reads to two young children in an activity room at the YMCA
By Megan Larson-Freeman,Grant Specialist, YMCA of Rock River Valley  At the YMCA of Rock River Valley, we believe reading can do more than teach…

Latest News and updates

We're Hiring!

Now Hiring: Literacy Manager

Hourly Rate: $24–$26 (based on education and experience) + Full Benefits…

woman plays with baby on the floor

By Lana Paris, Executive Director, Discovery Center Museum 

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A woman reads to two young children in an activity room at the YMCA

By Megan Larson-Freeman,
Grant Specialist, YMCA of Rock River Valley 

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How We've Helped

19

community organizations partnering in the United for Literacy initiative

148,245

children's books distributed in Winnebago County since launch in 2023.

$1,000,000+



invested in childhood literacy to date.
Young child with a book, smiling
teachers collecting books in the United Way office
09May
Teacher Appreciation Book Fair

Are you a teacher, organization, or parent in need of books? Stop by our office Book Fair May 8th and 9th from 9 am to 4:30 pm and browse our piles of donated books!

This event is open to the public. No registration necessary.

9:00AM - 4:30PM
612 N. Main Street (Associated Bank Building), Rockford, Illinois 61103