Alongside our grants to partner agencies, United Way of Champaign County proudly manages these key initiatives—funded by your Community Impact Fund donations—that deliver resources, support, and opportunities to children and families right here at home.
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Dolly Parton's Imagination LibraryEvery month, enrolled children receive a carefully selected, age-appropriate book mailed directly to their homes, absolutely free of charge.The program is open to all children under the age of 5 who live in Champaign County, Illinois.
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Ride United: Last Mile DeliveryUnited Way’s Ride United: Last Mile Delivery initiative, in partnership with DoorDash, delivers essential items such as food and other essential items to the doorsteps of area families in need.We partner with local food pantries and nonprofits to deliver necessities at no cost to neighbors who are not able to access items on their own — including new mothers, people with disabilities, and homebound seniors.
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Community-wide outreach initiative to provide preschool-aged children (0–5) and their families with opportunities and resources for reading, talking, and playing every day so they can enter kindergarten ready for success.Includes our Born Learning Trails and the highly popular Kindergarten Calendar, which we have published for nearly 20 years!
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United Way's Bottom Line Diaper BankProvides diapers free of charge to local programs serving parents and caregivers facing financial difficulties, offering a helping hand during challenging moments.