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.

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


Little girl with Salvation Army volunteer
At United Way Rock River Valley, 211 connects our neighbors to hundreds of local services every day. This series, How 211 Connects You, puts a…
A Crusader Community Health provider shares a board book with a mother and her infant during a well-child visit as part of the Reach Out & Read program.
United Way Rock River Valley and Crusader Community Health have expanded Reach Out & Read to all Winnebago County-based Crusader clinics — a…
A young girl smiles holding an Arthur book she selected at the event.
Books for Brighter Futures wraps up with a memorable free community book fair. What started with a goal of 2,000 books became something much bigger.…

Latest News and updates

Little girl with Salvation Army volunteer
At United Way Rock River Valley, 211 connects our neighbors to hundreds of local services every day. This series, How 211 Connects You, puts a…
A Crusader Community Health provider shares a board book with a mother and her infant during a well-child visit as part of the Reach Out & Read program.
United Way Rock River Valley and Crusader Community Health have expanded Reach Out & Read to all Winnebago County-based Crusader clinics — a…
A young girl smiles holding an Arthur book she selected at the event.
Books for Brighter Futures wraps up with a memorable free community book fair. What started with a goal of 2,000 books became something much bigger.…
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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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