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Youth Opportunity

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Providing 211 and Strong Neighborhood Houses…

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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

Workplace Portal

Click to access our Workplace Portal.

Newsletter Sign-Up

Join our quarterly newsletter!

Youth Opportunity

Uniting the community around childhood literacy.

Community Resiliency

Community Resiliency

Providing 211 and Strong Neighborhood Houses.

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Latest News and Updates


A woman reads to two young children in an activity room at the YMCA
By Megan Larson-Freeman,Grant Specialist, YMCA of Rock River Valley  At the YMCA of Rock River Valley, we believe reading can do more than teach…
Father kissing baby
By Erin Anderson, Principal, Donald C. Parker Early Education Center At Harlem School District’s Parker Early Childhood Education Center, we believe…
Teacher reading to kids and nurturing early literacy
Early literacy is the foundation for a child’s future learning success, shaping their ability to read, write, and communicate effectively. It…

Latest News and updates

A woman reads to two young children in an activity room at the YMCA

By Megan Larson-Freeman,
Grant Specialist, YMCA of Rock River Valley 

At the

Father kissing baby

By Erin Anderson, 
Principal, Donald C. Parker Early Education Center

At Harlem School District’s Parker Early Childhood…

Teacher reading to kids and nurturing early literacy

Early literacy is the foundation for a child’s future learning success, shaping their ability to read…

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How We've Helped

19

community organizations partnering in the United for Literacy initiative

148,245

children's books distributed in Winnebago County since launch in 2023.

$1,000,000+



invested in childhood literacy to date.
Young child with a book, smiling
29Apr

We will be celebrating our wonderful volunteers at Rockford University's Regents Hall from 12pm-1pm on April 29.

Volunteers will receive an email invitation with further information!

12:00PM - 1:00PM
5050 E. State Street, Rockford, Illinois 61108