By: Andrea Wallace NobleSeverson Dells Nature Center, Education Programs Manager
At Severson Dells Nature Center, the heart of our mission is to…
Tips for Sharing Books to Make Reading Fun
By: Lisa Bock YWCA Northwestern Illinois, Child Care Resource & Referral Director
As a parent, finding…
Local Celebration of Black Authors
GetConnected815 (GC815) is thrilled to announce The Literacy Lounge, a vibrant celebration of literature and…
Literacy Mural to Inspire Community
United Way of Rock River Valley (UWRRV) is pleased to sponsor a mural that promotes our work tackling the…
Grants Released for this year's Literacy Investment
United Way of Rock River Valley (UWRRV) is thrilled to announce that it will invest $430,500 in…
Lil' Rivets Reading Club
The Rockford Rivets and United Way of Rock River Valley (UWRRV) today announced the launch of the Lil' Rivets Reading Club,…
Literacy Initiative Enters 2nd Year
In February, United Way of Rock River Valley (UWRRV) issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the second cohort…
As a dedicated volunteer, Stella Schroeder found her purpose as a reading mentor in United Way’s I READ program. Her journey began in the fall of…
YWCA Creating Space for Learning
The YWCA of Northwestern Illinois (NWIL) has embarked on a commendable journey focused on the earliest years of…