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There are many ways for you to join in our mission of creating opportunities for a better life for all in Lane County. Read on for information on how to Give, Advocate, Volunteer, and Connect with us!
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Happening Now:
RSVP for United Way’s 2023-24 Celebration of Impact & Annual Meeting
Join us for our 2023-24 Celebration of Impact & Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 4 at 3:30 p.m. at the Ford Alumni Center on the University of Oregon campus! As we close out 2024, we’re excited to gather with you – our partners and supporters – to reflect on successes from the 2023-24 year, hear stories of impact, and share what’s ahead for 2025.
RSVP today to let us know you’ll be joining.
Watch United Way’s 2024 Campaign Video: Part Of This Community
From advancing community well-being and youth opportunity to strengthening local resilience, United Way mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive.
Learn more about our work this year in our 2024 Campaign Video.
Read our recent blog: United Way and Lane County receive $20 million to create community resilience hubs
In July 2024, a partnership between Lane County and United Way of Lane County applied for nearly $20 million over three years from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to increase community resilience in the face of extreme weather events.
“This is a unique and transformative partnership between United Way of Lane County, our network of partners, and Lane County Government, especially Public Health and Emergency Management,” said Emily Dale, United Way’s Director of Community Impact. “These resources will allow us to expand upon existing relationships, formalize collaborations and communications, and ensure coordination in service provision and emergency response across communities.”
Give.
When you give to United Way of Lane County, you strengthen our community’s ability to make change for families - not just today, but far into the future.
You support everyday needs by providing essential grants to programs serving families across Lane County. You improve community conditions by fostering and funding coalitions addressing root causes of issues. You build the capacity of nonprofits by providing them with training, support, and connections to resources. You mobilize volunteers by supporting nonprofits’ recruitment and engagement efforts. And you ensure each of these strategies is shaped and informed by community voices, ensuring this work is community-shaped and community-led.
With your support, we’re working to create a community where all kids are successful in school and life.
Advocate & Engage.
Attendees at our 2023 Community Breakfast.
As a member of the Lane County community, you are an integral part of our work! By staying up to date on United Way’s work, attending United Way events, or engaging with us in any way, you are helping to spread the word about the current state of children’s success in our county and how we can move forward together.
Learn more about how you can support our work on our Advocate & Engage page.
Volunteer.
Community volunteers helping to distribute books to elementary students during BookFest 2023.
The powerful benefits of volunteering have a positive impact on the community and you – when you do good, you feel good! Beyond making a difference in the community, volunteering can make you feel physically healthier, help you pursue your passions, develop and hone important life and trade skills, and add extra meaning and purpose to your life.
Let us connect you with opportunities that make a difference. Subscribe to our volunteer email list to receive periodic volunteering updates and opportunities, or visit our volunteer website to help you find something that’s right for you!
Connect.
Stay up-to-date on our community investments, events, and how to get involved! Sign up for our monthly eNews below and follow along on social media @unitedwaylane on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.