Supports all United Way efforts helping children be successful in school and life. Giving here ensures your donation has the most impact and is directed to the programs and initiatives with the greatest need.

Supports BookFest, a local initiative providing K-2 students with books to build their home libraries, maintain reading gains over the summer, and ultimately, improve reading scores. A collaboration between Connected Lane County and United Way.

Supports initiatives helping families access stable housing, food security, mental healthcare, and the family resources they need to thrive. Funds programs such as Centro Latino Americano, Florence Food Share, Relief Nursery, Daisy C.H.A.I.N, and more.

Supports kids in gaining the early math, literacy and social skills for a successful start. Funds help build kids’ home libraries, expand access to kindergarten prep programs, and supports programs like Imagination Library, Pearl Buck Center, South Lane SD Early Learning Center, CASA, and more.

Supports students in reaching important reading benchmarks and succeeding in elementary school. Funds programs such as White Bird Clinic, BookFest, Healthy Homes Initiative, Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County, and more.

Supports programs providing youth with the knowledge, skills and support to reach their potential and pursue their dreams. Funds programs such as Oregon Blacks in Government, South Lane Mental Health, 15th Night, Connected Lane County, and more.

Supports local initiatives addressing racial disparities and advancing equity throughout Lane County. As a new United Way initiative, use of funds will be directed by local community leaders from impacted communities and informed by listening sessions and conversations throughout this winter and spring.