#Juneteenth is a time to honor Black Americans' history, culture, and contributions. Today is an important reminder that we must ensure every person in every community has the ability to thrive. #LiveUnited

Happy #FirstDayofSummer! We're ready! Are you? #Summer2024

In this United for Literacy blog, you'll learn how reading fluency bridges decoding skills to comprehension, paving the way for children's rich and rewarding literary experience. Read here: bit.ly/3V3wBrp

Wishing everyone a safe 4th of July! Our offices are closed in observance of the holiday.

Ensure your young child continues to learn and develop during summer. Explore effective strategies like reading together and promoting social interaction, here: bit.ly/4cFmNdf #SummerSlide #UnitedforLiteracy #UWRRV

💥BREAKING NEWS: Our YouTube Channel is a cool and fun place to see what we've been working on! 🤭 bit.ly/3ZOEgwF

#UnitedIsTheWay forward, and we are ready for the future with our new look! United Way of Rock River Valley has officially refreshed our brand alongside United Way Worldwide - and we can't wait to reintroduce ourselves. Hi, we're UWRRV and we serve YOU, Winnebago County!

#UnitedIsTheWay we work together as a network to bring lasting change to communities around the world. United Way of Rock River Valley is proud to be part of this new, worldwide refresh of what it means to be a United Way! Check out the new PSA: bit.ly/3UkhNUE

The 2024 United States elections are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 5. During this presidential election year, the president and vice president will be elected. Get out and vote!

Exercise your right to vote!

Jessica Iasparro, our Director of Community Impact, poses with Harlem Township Supervisor Gary Jury and Mel Welch who organized a book drive that's brought in over 2,000 donated books to United Way! #UWRRV #ReadingChangesEverything #UnitedforLiteracy

NEXT WEEK! Bring your children to Family Literacy Night at Trinity Daycare for a night of food, fun, and learning. #UnitedforLiteracy #UWRRV

Sometimes a story is so good, it sends you straight to dreamland! ✨ No child is too young (or too old!) to benefit from a good book and a nice, long nap. #UWRRV #UnitedforLiteracy

Today we honor the contributions of a man with a dream - one we are still working towards to this day. Our office is closed today, January 20th in remembrance of the life of the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.

2025 planning session in one of the beautiful group rooms at Rockford Public Library! January has been a busy month for us so far here at UWRRV, and we are looking forward to learning and growing alongside our partners and community this year.

We think 6 more weeks of winter is the perfect excuse to hunker down and cozy up with a good book and your loved ones!

Happy World Read-Aloud Day! Can you take 20 minutes your of your day today to share a book (or two) with a loved one? #ReadingChangesEverything #Read20Minutes #UnitedforLiteracy #UWRRV

Happy 2/11 Day! We are proud to provide Winnebago County with this helpline service, and we are working now to make it even better. If you or a loved one is in need of assistance and don't know where to start, call 211! #211Day #Call211 #UnitedWay #UWRRV #CommunityResiliency

Book drive organizer Mel presenting Wendy from the Harlem Township with a certificate for their participation! #UnitedforLiteracy #UWRRV #Read #Local

Get Connected is hosting FREE haircuts for kids this weekend at our Strong Neighborhood House on Irving Ave! Use the QR code to register. Thank you to Get Connected for hosting this event and thank you to Alderman Tamir Bell and Walmart for sponsoring!