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.

Helping Kids Read

Improving childhood literacy in Winnebago…

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211 Resource Line

Connecting people with resources when they…

Imagination Library

Free Monthly Books Delivered to Children Ages…

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When we all come together, anything is…

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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

Helping Kids Read

Improving childhood literacy in Winnebago County.

call center employee in a yellow shirt

211 Resource Line

Connecting people with resources when they need them…

Imagination Library

Free Monthly Books Delivered to Children Ages 0–5

volunteers backing boxes for charity

Volunteer With Us

When we all come together, anything is possible!

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Latest News and Updates


Early literacy in action. A volunteer reads a book to a child and their mother in a Ready to Learn environment set up by Rockford Alignment
Growing Early Literacy Across Winnebago County with Alignment Rockford Access to early literacy doesn't have to be complicated. A parent reading a…
Julie Bosma, Jessica Iasparro, Roger Raley, and Sara Tusler sit on donated children’s bicycles at United Way’s Irving Avenue Strong Neighborhood House during a community donation event in Rockford, Illinois.
L to R: Roger Raley, VP and GM at Waldom Electronics; Jessica Iasparro, Director of Community Impact, United Way of Rock River Valley; Sara Tusler,…
Rockford Public Library (RPL), in partnership with United Way Rock River Valley (UWRRV), is proud to announce the expansion of its acclaimed “Modeled…

Latest News and updates

Early literacy in action. A volunteer reads a book to a child and their mother in a Ready to Learn environment set up by Rockford Alignment
Growing Early Literacy Across Winnebago County with Alignment Rockford Access to early literacy doesn't have to be complicated. A parent reading a…
Julie Bosma, Jessica Iasparro, Roger Raley, and Sara Tusler sit on donated children’s bicycles at United Way’s Irving Avenue Strong Neighborhood House during a community donation event in Rockford, Illinois.
L to R: Roger Raley, VP and GM at Waldom Electronics; Jessica Iasparro, Director of Community Impact, United Way of Rock River Valley; Sara Tusler,…
Rockford Public Library (RPL), in partnership with United Way Rock River Valley (UWRRV), is proud to announce the expansion of its acclaimed “Modeled…
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Our Community Impact

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Community organizations partnering in the United for…

276,238+




Children's books distributed in Winnebago County…

$1,000,000+




Invested in childhood literacy to date.
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Group of employees packing boxes during United Way Rock River Valley Day of Caring event
18Sep
United. Together. In Service to Winnebago County.

Day of Caring brings together local businesses and nonprofit agencies for a hands-on day of service that makes a visible impact across our community.

Friday, September 18, 2026

This annual day of volunteering unites neighbors, partners, and corporate teams to serve local…

8:00AM - 5:00PM
612 N Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103