United Way of Rock River Valley

Trunk or Treat in Durand was such a blast this past Saturday: We handed out about 300 books to kids and families! My car was dressed up as The Gruffalo, which is such a cute kids’ book about a mouse who outsmarts all the animals in the forest, including a scary monster. The Gruffalo’s “eyes are orange, his tongue is black, and he has purple prickles all down his back!” If you have little kids it is a must read! United Way of Rock River Valley

PACCAR employees spent the week competing for bragging rights in soccer, golf, and several other events. Their generosity shone through. Thank you, PACCAR, for supporting the United Way of Rock River Valley.

Yesterday was a big day! We publicly announced that we are bringing Reach Out and Read to Winnebago County, and so many people came together to do make it possible. Across disciplines and from the local to the state level, our community has truly united for the youngest among us. An immense amount of gratitude for Mayor Tom McNamara, Senator Steve Stadelman, and Governer J.B. Pritzker for championing literacy and ensuring our children have access to the opportunities to succeed. Thank you to All our health systems: Crusader Community Health, UW Health, Mercyhealth and OSF Saint Anthony HealthCare for embracing this model and incorporating literacy into your practices. Finally, thank you to Reach Out and Read Illinois for supporting us through this journey and providing the tools to make this happen. #UnitedforLiteracy #UWRRV #ReachOutAndRead #ReadingChangesEverything

Launched Reach Out & Read today with press conference attend by Governor, Mayor, Sen. Stadelman and more! Thank you Senator for making $300,000 Literacy State Grant possible.Program has medical professionals encouring parents and children to read during well child visits. Crusader Community Health, UW Health, OSF and Mercy are all onboard! #UWRRV #UnitedforLiteracy

#UnitedIsTheWay we work together as a network to bring lasting change to communities around the world. United Way of Rock River Valley is proud to be part of this new, worldwide refresh of what it means to be a United Way! Check out the new PSA: https://bit.ly/3UkhNUE

#UnitedIsTheWay forward, and we are ready for the future with our new look! United Way of Rock River Valley has officially refreshed our brand alongside United Way Worldwide - and we can't wait to reintroduce ourselves. Hi, we're UWRRV and we serve YOU, Winnebago County!

💥BREAKING NEWS: Our YouTube Channel is a cool and fun place to see what we've been working on! 🤭 https://bit.ly/3ZOEgwF

We announced a new partnership with the IceHogs today! Our efforts will culminate in a special United for Literacy Night at the IceHogs game on December 14, 2024. This event will blend the thrill of hockey with a commitment to advancing literacy for children from birth to age five. Read more at: https://bit.ly/3TSiPXT #UWRRV #UnitedForLiteracy #RockfordIceHogs

THANK YOU to all our corporate partners that spent Day of Caring with us! Your time and energy are invaluable, and your volunteer and campaign contributions are what give United Way the ability to make a difference here in Winnebago County. ✨Associated Bank, CoyleKiley Insurance Agency, Inc., Hard Rock Casino Rockford, Field Fastener, Geenex Solar, GreenState Credit Union, Pyramid Molding Group, Members Alliance Credit Union, Midland States Bank, Milestone Inc, Rassmussen University, Rock Valley Credit Union, Specialty Screw Corporation, Target (Machesney Park), Waldom Electronics, Winnebago County, and Woodward, Inc. - YOU ROCK! 💪 #UWRRVDayOfCaring

Last Friday some of our team members were fortunate enough to take part in The United Way’s Day of Caring. 🙌 Volunteers from around the Rockford area participated by sorting donations, doing yard work at local sites supported by United Way and much more. The Field team looks forward to continuing this tradition for years to come! ❤️ #UWRRVDayOfCaring #FieldFastener #CommunitySupport