Using DoorDash to deliver food boxes to local families: Ride United
“…with United Way for me it shows that in our community if we all work together, it's amazing the impact we can make together."
Learn about Ride United, an innovative partnership between United Way, local food pantries, and DoorDash that is increasing food access around Lane County.
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Preventing Violence, Promoting Safety at Community-Scale: Lane County Violence Prevention Coalition
When you support United Way of Lane County, you not only fund programs meeting current needs for kids and families - you also support a network of local programs providing systems-level change.
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Your Donations at Work: United Way's 2023-26 Funded Partners
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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A Better Tomorrow For Kids Starts Today: United Way's 2023 Campaign Video
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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Over 2,700 K-2 students head into summer with new books, thanks to BookFest
As 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.
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Five Reasons To Volunteer in Honor of Global Volunteer Month
April is Global Volunteer Month, a time to honor the amazing volunteers that give their time and energy to improve their communities. Whether you’re new to volunteering or looking to return to it, here are five reasons to volunteer this Global Volunteer Month.
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Ten Initiatives Receive Racial Justice Funding
Thanks to contributions from local donors, ten initiatives led by or serving people of color will receive funding next month, building support for Black students, funding Indigenous mentorship programs, providing advocacy for Latinx families in the education system, and more.
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“A Responsibility to Help Each Other:” Volunteerism and Community
United Way’s annual Days of Caring is coming up — a chance for individuals and companies to serve with Lane County nonprofits alongside hundreds of other volunteers around the county. The benefits of volunteerism are clear—both for our community, and ourselves!
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