From advancing community well-being and youth opportunity to strengthening local resilience, United Way mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive.
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On May 7, Oregon state officials announced the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The announcement means that the state will work toward making the program available to all children ages 0-5 in every Oregon county.
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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.
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If anything were possible, what would it take to ensure that every child, family, and community has an equitable opportunity to succeed? As a convener for local family and early childhood work, the Early Childhood Hub of Lane County is working to find an answer, through a partnership with Oregon Health and Education Collaborative (OHEC)’s Upstream Initiative.
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As 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.
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When 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.
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Beginning 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.
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Last Thursday, the McKenzie Little Eagles Child Care center hosted an open house, offering community members and prospective parents the chance to tour their new facility in Blue River. For a community that’s weathered devastating challenges the last few years, the center offers more than simply child care - it stands as a symbol of resilience and hope.
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