To address disparities for Black students in our local education systems, United Way and the Early Childhood Hub of Lane County partner with the Lane Education Service District to facilitate the Black Early Learning program, one of many programs part of the Lane African American/Black Student Success project.
Read MoreAs of July 1, 2023, thanks to your donations, United Way of Lane County is investing over $1.4 million into 24 organizations and 4 nonprofit coalitions over the next few years through our Community Support Grants and our Community Transformation Grants.
Read MoreWhen you give to United Way of Lane County, you strengthen our community's ability to make change for families, not just today, but far into the future.
Read MoreBeginning July 1, 28 local initiatives will receive a total of $600,800 in United Way grant funding this year to support children and families, thanks to donations from local community members.
Read MoreAs of last Friday, June 9, over 2,700 K-2 students now have brand new books as they head into summer, thanks to a community-wide book gifting program called BookFest.
Read MoreUnited Way of Lane County has just opened three funding opportunities for local nonprofits and initiatives, including one brand new opportunity, with the intention of investing $650,000 in the 2023 cycle.
Read MoreWe are honored to share with you our 2021-22 Annual Report! It is filled with inspiring stories and powerful data illustrating the impact that we’re making, together, to create opportunities for a better life for all.
Read MoreWhen a child enters third grade, they begin a critical transition that impacts their future: when they stop “learning to read” and start “reading to learn.” Children who aren’t reading at grade level by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school, which also impacts college graduation rates, lifetime earnings, and more.
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