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 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 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 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.
Read MoreMuch of early elementary education is focused on building a foundation for reading, making third grade a crucial time for students, as they transition from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” Yet in Lane County, 55% of third graders are not reading at grade level, meaning they are four times less likely to graduate from high school on time.
Read MoreUnited Way just received “Pacesetter Honors,” a national recognition for our work improving early school success for kids in Lane County. Learn more the recognition and our work with the national Campaign for Grade Level Reading.
Read MoreIn our community, 53% of students aren’t hitting crucial 3rd grade reading benchmarks, putting them at risk for future academic struggle. BookFest is one way United Way is engaging partners to boost literacy and get more books in the kids of Lane County kids. Join BookFest this April and help turn the page on reading proficiency for K-2 kids!
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