Much of early elementary education is focused on building a foundation for reading, making third grade a crucial time for students, as they transition from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” Yet in Lane County, 55% of third graders are not reading at grade level, meaning they are four times less likely to graduate from high school on time.
Read MoreOn March 1, 2022, United Way of Lane County hosted a virtual conversation with Olympic medalist and philanthropist Jackie Joyner-Kersee. After the event, students, educators, and community members were invited to share their takeaways and feedback.
Read MoreAs part of our year-long 75th Anniversary celebrations, United Way of Lane County was honored to host Olympic medalist and philanthropist Jackie Joyner-Kersee on March 1 for a conversation on youth success and overcoming difficulties.
Read MoreAs part of United Way’s 75th anniversary celebrations, we are thrilled to host a virtual conversation with Lane County students and Olympic medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee March 1 about youth health and well-being.
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.
Read MoreKids and families in Lane County face countless challenges each day. From food insecurity to an ongoing pandemic; from a youth mental health crisis to systemic barriers for people of color, it’s important to recognize that all of these challenges are interconnected..
Read MoreOn October 28, we hosted civil rights advocate Ruby Bridges to talk with students and our communities about the importance of using our voices for racial justice. Read about what she shared and how you can advance justice in your community.
Read MoreThanks to contributions from local donors, we are excited to announce a new round grant funding s to 20 Lane County programs— an investment of $300,000 over the next two years.
Read MoreIn the last few months, local nonprofits have requested over $2.9 million dollars funding from United way to advance success for kids in Lane County. From the applications submitted, mental health and wellbeing, prevention of child abuse & neglect, and access to high quality child in our communities are just a few of the urgent issues local partners are hoping to address.
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