On December 22, 2022, the Register-Guard posted an article detailing the difficulty that Lane County parents are facing when it comes to finding affordable child care, and the work being done locally to alleviate this pressure.
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United 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.
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We 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.
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When a child enters third grade, they begin a critical transition that impacts their future: when they stop “learning to read” and start “reading to learn.” Children who aren’t reading at grade level by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school, which also impacts college graduation rates, lifetime earnings, and more.
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The lack of accessible, affordable child care in Lane County has long plagued families and employers, especially in the wake of the pandemic. Starting this month, the newly created position of Child Care Strategist will tackle this complex issue head-on.
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Black 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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Kids 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..
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As schools continue distance learning and parents continue remote work and face economic uncertainty, a new need as arisen in our community: affordable child care for school-aged children. A new partnership is helping address this need.
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This 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.
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