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Care Kits

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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.

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:

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.

Community Partners

At United Way of Champaign County, we know that lasting change happens when we all work together. Every day, we unite people, nonprofits, businesses, and community leaders to make Champaign County a place where everyone can thrive.