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.
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.
211 Resource Line
Connecting people with resources when they need them…
Imagination Library
Free Monthly Books Delivered to Children Ages 0–5
Volunteer With Us
When we all come together, anything is possible!
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YMCA New Chapter for Rockford Readers
Hope Petticrew watched a young boy step up to the brand new Bookworm Vending Machine at the Good Shepherd YMCA…
When James Faustin walks into a first-grade classroom at Jackson Charter School (JCS), he isn’t just there to read a book. He’s there to build a…
When Families Need Help, Brightpoint Shows Up
Parenting is hard enough under ideal circumstances. Add a medical emergency, a moment of crisis, or…
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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.
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…
All Day
612 N Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103
