Events
Strategic Investment: 2013-2015 Funding Process
The next scheduled application period will begin in December 2011. All nonprofit agencies with programs that align with United Way of Lane County's goals of EDUCATION, INCOME and HEALTH and/or provide BASIC NEEDS will be eligible to apply. United Way of Lane County agency certification will no longer be required.
For more information on the funding process, click here.
Summer Reading Spot
Give just one hour this summer to help make a difference in the life of a child.
Tuesday through Thursday
1:00 to 2:00 pm
June 26 through August 23
At two locations in the Promise Neighborhoods:
- Willamalane Park Swim Center, 1276 G Street in Springfield
- Petersen Park, 870 Berntzen Road in Eugene
The aim of the Summer Reading Spots is to provide literacy-building reading experiences for young children and to encourage parents to actively participate in reading with their kids – all part of United Way’s 10-year goal to increase the numbers of children entering kindergarten in Lane County with age-appropriate literacy and social skills.
To become a volunteer reader click here for online volunteer registration or contact Lindsey Arkfeld at 541-741-6000 x106 or larkfeld@unitedwaylane.org.
Every child who attends the Summer Reading Spot will receive a book to take home. Last year, over 1,200 books were put into the hands of children in the Promise Neighborhoods. If you are interested in donating books or hosting a workplace book drive, please contact Lindsey Arkfeld.
Day of Caring
What do you call it when over 1,100 people come together to help local nonprofits? We call it LIVING UNITED. And we also call it Day of Caring. That’s what happens every September when thousands of local people demonstrate the power of volunteerism to improve the quality of life for all. It is always an unforgettable experience.
Registration for this event will be available in July 2012. For more information contact United Way at 541-741-6000.
