By: Kristin Cottrell
BRCC Manager and Literacy Specialist

At Brooke Road United Methodist Church (BRUMC) and Brooke Road…

United Way of Rock River Valley and the Rockford IceHogs today announced a new partnership culminating in a special United for Literacy Night at…

children and guide working on project outside

By: Andrea Wallace Noble
Severson Dells Nature Center, Education Programs Manager

At Severson Dells Nature Center, the heart…

Children and families enjoy a read-aloud event at the YWCA

Tips for Sharing Books to Make Reading Fun

By: Lisa Bock 
YWCA Northwestern Illinois, Child Care Resource & Referral…

Young girl reading to news reporter

Local Celebration of Black Authors

GetConnected815 (GC815) is thrilled to announce The Literacy Lounge, a vibrant…

UWRRV staff in front of mural

Literacy Mural to Inspire Community

United Way of Rock River Valley (UWRRV) is pleased to sponsor a mural that promotes our work tackling…

Funded Partners at spring 2024 meeting

Grants Released for this year's Literacy Investment

United Way of Rock River Valley (UWRRV) is thrilled to announce that it will invest $…

United Way staff and board with Rally, the Rivets mascot

Lil' Rivets Reading Club

The Rockford Rivets and United Way of Rock River Valley (UWRRV) today announced the launch of the Lil' Rivets…

Dr. Walker at Funded Partner meeting

Literacy Initiative Enters 2nd Year

In February, United Way of Rock River Valley (UWRRV) issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the…