Community Impact
New learning environments highlight importance of Move the Middle initiative
"I believe given the current situation, the Move the Middle initiative has an even greater responsibility to ensure students' needs are being met."
—Nicole Bennett, Director of Education Initiatives, United Way of Rock River Valley
Newly launched 81Thrive initiative to support area nonprofits impacted by pandemic
81Thrive aims to raise and deploy $2 million in support of vital nonprofit organizations that support our residents and add to our region’s vibrancy.
In recent weeks and months, we’ve witnessed disruption and loss in ways not seen in our lifetimes. Fortunately, thanks in large measure to the generosity of our community and through the work of our nonprofits, many of the needs of our most vulnerable citizens are being met.
Round three of Emerging Needs Fund distributes another $250,000 in community support
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In a third round of grant allocations through United Way of Rock River Valley's COVID-19 Emerging Needs Fund, 25 non-profit agencies in Winnebago County received $250,000.
Savings and free delivery of prescription medications
United Way of Rock River Valley Partners with FamilyWize to Offer Support for Residents to Delivery of Prescriptions
United Way of Rock River Valley is committed to connecting residents to prescription savings resources during the coronavirus pandemic through its partnership with FamilyWize, an organization focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
Round two of Emerging Needs Fund distributes nearly $250,000 to 31 local non-profits
United Way of Rock River Valley in collaboration with the 815 Community Response Team, has awarded nearly $250,000 in the second round of grants from its COVID-19 Emerging Needs Fund to 31 non-profit organizations in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago Counties.
Yearly grant allocations changed to align with Middle School Success initiative
United Way of Rock River Valley is changing its grant allocations to Winnebago County agencies to strategically convene and align partner agencies around its Middle School Success focus and the strategies that support it — Strong Neighborhoods and Early Childhood Literacy.
Eight ways to thank frontline workers
Nurses. Doctors. Grocery store employees. Delivery drivers. Warehouse workers. First responders. Truck drivers. Cleaners. There are so many people who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak. They continue to help keep our community safe and the world running. To honor and celebrate their ongoing sacrifice, let’s say thank you!
May 5: Say Thank You
$250,000 awarded to 33 non-profits from COVID-19 Emerging Needs Fund
United Way of Rock River Valley makes first round of grant allocations from COVID-19 Emerging Needs Fund.
United Way of Rock River Valley (UWRRV) announced it, in collaboration with the 815 Community Response Team, has awarded $250,000 in the first round of grants from its COVID-19 Emerging Needs Fund to 33 non-profit organizations in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago Counties that are responding pragmatically to the needs of individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences.
Comcast offering free internet services during quarantine
Comcast has announced a comprehensive COVID-19 response to help keep Americans connected to the internet.
Comcast is taking steps to ensure people stay connected to the internet as more schools suspend classes and companies encourage employees to work from home due to COVID-19. They are implementing the following new policies for the next 60 days: