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 MoreWe are devastated to hear the Supreme Court’s ruling on Affirmative Action. This is a heavy blow to students of color and our entire country’s collective future.
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 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 More“Our Racial Justice Community Gathering was really to celebrate our BIPOC community, and to share what we’ve been doing over the past few months, what we’ve learned so far as well as to announce what will be happening next.” - Collina Beard, the Racial Justice Advisory Council Co-Chair
Read MoreUnited Way of Lane County launched a Racial Justice Fund in Fall 2021 as part of our 75th Anniversary celebrations. The purpose of the Fund is to move substantial resources to communities that have historically been prevented from accumulating wealth and shaping public policy.
Read MoreBlack History Month 2022 started on Tuesday, February 1. This year's theme is “Black Health and Wellness,” honoring the legacy and contributions of Black scholars and medical practitioners in America and globally. Black History Month is as important as ever: we must continually reflect, learn from history, and actively advance racial justice today.
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