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Youth Opportunity

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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


Enter to Win Sweepstakes
Join the fun with the United Way of Rock River Valley's 2025/26 Together We Thrive Campaign Sweepstakes! This exciting event offers participants the…
Brooke Road Literacy
My hat in the picture says, “Officially Retired.” After 35 years as a teacher and administrator in RPS 205, I stepped away on July 1. Then came the…
Group Read Aloud
At a time when literacy is more important than ever, a quiet transformation is taking place inside the walls of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Rockford—…

Latest News and updates

Enter to Win Sweepstakes

Join the fun with the United Way of Rock River Valley's 2025/26 Together We Thrive Campaign Sweepstakes! This exciting event offers participants…

Brooke Road Literacy

My hat in the picture says, “Officially Retired.” After 35 years as a teacher and administrator in RPS 205, I stepped away on July 1. Then came…

Group Read Aloud

At a time when literacy is more important than ever, a quiet transformation is taking place inside the walls of the Boys and Girls Clubs of…

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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
19Sep
United Way of Rock River Valley’s biggest corporate partner volunteer event of the year!

Each year, workplaces that run a fundraising campaign with us come together in a BIG WAY by volunteering with a variety of local agencies. This year, thanks to the support of Associated Bank as our Day of Caring sponsor, this special day in September will…

8:00AM - 12:00PM
318 N Church Street, Rockford, Illinois 61101