The Racial Justice Fund Advisory Council has hosted a series of listening sessions and one-to-one conversations with communities of color to learn which community challenges are most pressing, what outcomes they hope to see from this fund, and what organizations and initiatives should be considered for funding.
Read MoreApril 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.
Read MoreLast 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.
Read MoreThanks 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.
Read MoreOn December 22, 2022, the Register-Guard posted an article detailing the difficulty that Lane County parents are facing when it comes to finding affordable child care, and the work being done locally to alleviate this pressure.
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 MoreWe believe that community-wide problems require collaborative, community-wide solutions.
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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