Like so many of you, we at United Way of Lane County are horrified, angry, and disappointed by what happened to George Floyd in Minneapolis, and to so many of our neighbors, friends, and loved ones who are Black/African American in recent months and throughout our history.
Read MoreDetails on how the LERN (Lane Emergency Response Network) was created and how it is helping to provide critical resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreOne of our first responses at the onset of the COVID-19 crisis was to ask ourselves: how could we best support our funded partner agencies in working to improve lives for children and families throughout the county?
Read MoreDetails of services being funded by grants from our COVID-19 Community Response Fund.
Read MoreThe first round of grants from our Community Response Fund have been awarded and will support 27 Lane County nonprofits specifically helping support their COVID-19 response efforts.
Read MoreAn overview of the two new funding opportunities made available to nonprofits and small businesses through the federal CARES act.
Read MoreDespite being 100% preventable, tooth decay is the most common chronic disease affecting children and teens in the United States. Fortunately in Lane County, community organizations, local businesses, volunteers and schools are coming together to address childhood dental disease by providing kids with dental care kits and educating them on best practices. Learn more about the program and how you can get involved!
Read MoreThis fall, hundreds of kindergarteners started school with crucial skills needed to be successful in their early years, thanks to Oregon Social Learning Center's program, KITS. With the help of United Way of Lane County, KITS has expanded to serve 11 of the county’s 13 school districts. Read the full story on how KITS is closing the achievement gap for kids furthest from opportunity.
Read MoreUnited Way just received “Pacesetter Honors,” a national recognition for our work improving early school success for kids in Lane County. Learn more the recognition and our work with the national Campaign for Grade Level Reading.
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