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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Volunteer With Us

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


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…
Mark your calendars for December 3—United Way of Rock River Valley is spreading holiday cheer with its annual Christmas Cookies and Cocktails event.…

Latest News and updates

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…
Mark your calendars for December 3—United Way of Rock River Valley is spreading holiday cheer with its annual Christmas Cookies and Cocktails event.…
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How We've Helped

20

community organizations partnering in the United for Literacy initiative

150,000

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

$1,000,000+



invested in childhood literacy to date.
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