Posts in Kindergarten Readiness
Supporting Black Children's Success - the Black Early Learning Program

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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Early Childhood Hub chosen to create blueprint for improving outcomes for children

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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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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“I felt hope”: New McKenzie Preschool Means More than Child Care to Upriver Community

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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