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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Reading Where Kids Already Are: Boys & Girls Club of Rockford’s Approach to Literacy
At United Way, we have set a bold goal: by 2034, 75% of…
Building Readers at Brooke Road Community Center
Guest Article by Carolyn Kloss, Executive Director of Brooke Road Community Center
My hat in the…
Growing Early Literacy Across Winnebago County with Alignment Rockford
Access to early literacy doesn't have to be complicated.
A parent reading a…
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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
