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 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


Earth Day Cleanup Crew
April 22–24, 2026 Rockford didn't just observe Earth Day this year. It rolled up its sleeves. More than 900 volunteers turned out over three days —…
World Book Day
Every Child Deserves to Grow Up Reading April 23 is World Book Day — and in Winnebago County, we're celebrating the work happening every day to make…
A volunteer reads aloud from a picture book with three first-grade students gathered around her in a Jackson Charter School classroom.
Something significant is happening in Jackson Charter School's first-grade classrooms — and the numbers back it up.  This winter, first-grade…

Latest News and updates

Earth Day Cleanup Crew
April 22–24, 2026 Rockford didn't just observe Earth Day this year. It rolled up its sleeves. More than 900 volunteers turned out over three days —…
World Book Day
Every Child Deserves to Grow Up Reading April 23 is World Book Day — and in Winnebago County, we're celebrating the work happening every day to make…
A volunteer reads aloud from a picture book with three first-grade students gathered around her in a Jackson Charter School classroom.
Something significant is happening in Jackson Charter School's first-grade classrooms — and the numbers back it up.  This winter, first-grade…
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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…

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