Read Talk Play Every Day
It’s Never Too Early to Get Ready for Kindergarten
From birth to age 5, a child’s brain grows faster than at any other time—90% of brain development happens before age 5. Parents and caregivers are a child’s first teachers, and simple activities like reading, talking, and playing every day build confidence, vocabulary, and social skills.
Grant Partnerships
Creating Lasting Change Together
United Way of Champaign County addresses our community’s most urgent challenges through Community Impact Grants. Local nonprofits partner with us to drive measurable progress toward shared goals.
Grants are awarded through a competitive process and reviewed by volunteers, experts, staff, and the Board. Selected programs:
Impact Areas
United Way of Champaign County drives community action so everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
We strengthen resilience and create brighter futures by advancing health, expanding youth opportunities, and building financial security for families.
United for Education
Education is the cornerstone of individual and community success. But with more than 1.2 million children dropping out each year, America faces an education crisis.