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 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.

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


Julie Bosma, President & CEO of United Way Rock River Valley, Illinois State Representative Dave Vella (IL-68th District), and Illinois State Representative Maurice West (IL-67th District)
Community partnership aims to put books in the hands of Pre-K through 3rd grade readers across the Rock River Valley ROCKFORD, IL — March 10, 2026 —…
YOU ALREADY KNOW THE WORDS. THAT'S THE POINT. Nursery rhymes are one of the most powerful things you can do for your child's brain. You can do it…
A group of three kids reading a book on the floor
Every Child Deserves to Fall in Love with Reading Some kids fall in love with books early. They're the ones who beg for one more chapter, who ask…

Latest News and updates

Julie Bosma, President & CEO of United Way Rock River Valley, Illinois State Representative Dave Vella (IL-68th District), and Illinois State Representative Maurice West (IL-67th District)
Community partnership aims to put books in the hands of Pre-K through 3rd grade readers across the Rock River Valley ROCKFORD, IL — March 10, 2026 —…
YOU ALREADY KNOW THE WORDS. THAT'S THE POINT. Nursery rhymes are one of the most powerful things you can do for your child's brain. You can do it…
A group of three kids reading a book on the floor
Every Child Deserves to Fall in Love with Reading Some kids fall in love with books early. They're the ones who beg for one more chapter, who ask…
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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…

All Day
612 N Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61103