United Way of Rock River Valley is a 501c3 organization located in Rockford, Illinois. Our work serves all of Winnebago County, with an emphasis on our childhood literacy initiative, United for Literacy, as well as providing the 211 Helpline for our area.
Workplace Campaigns are the lifeblood of United Way. Many hands make light work, and the same is true for giving! By rallying together around a campaign, your workplace can have a HUGE impact on the community - making it possible for us to invest more in solutions for the future of Winnebago County. Whether you’re a small business, a major corporation, or even a nonprofit, you can join hundreds of local organizations that run a workplace campaign. Setting up and running a campaign is simple, and we can help you every step of the way.
Winnebago County has been awarded $181,114 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in Winnebago County.
The YWCA of Northwestern Illinois (NWIL) has embarked on a commendable journey focused on the earliest years of childhood education. As the adage goes, "It takes a village to raise a child," and the YWCA is a pivotal part of that village for many families in Northwestern Illinois thanks to the support of United Way and the United for Literacy initiative.
United Way of Rock River Valley (UWRRV) welcomes George Welitschinsky as its labor-focused Relationship Manager. George is a retiree from Chrysler and a proud member of UAW Local 1268 and brings 26 years of experience to United Way. George will work closely with local labor and industry and serve as an important source for labor information and referral services. George joined United Way in November 2023.
United Way of Rock River Valley (UWRRV) is pleased to announce the promotions of three of its staff members—Jessica Iasparro, Director of Community Impact; Angela Lundin, Director of Development; and Cherice Ullrich, Community Engagement Manager. Before their new positions, Jessica served as Volunteer Manager, and Angela and Cherice served as Relationship Managers.
In a world where the ability to read and comprehend lays the foundation for success, Discovery Center stands at the forefront of cultivating early literacy skills among preschool-aged children. Thanks to the support of United Way and the United for Literacy initiative, the Discovery Center has embarked on a transformative journey, making significant strides in their Ready to Read playgroup program.