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United Way Celebrates Community Support at 2019 Campaign Victory Celebration
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Jan. 23, 2020 — More than 300 volunteers, donors, and corporate representatives attended United Way of Racine County’s Victory…
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United Way of Racine County introduces new positions
Monday, January 13, 2020
Jan. 13, 2020 — Five staff members at United Way of Racine County were recently promoted within the company as part of an office-…
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Jamie Racine grins, holding an umbrella over a group of Knapp Elementary students that she and Mike Baus are walking to school. Mike is bringing up the rear.
Mike Baus, the Original Walking School Bus Volunteer
Friday, December 20, 2019
Live United Spotlight   Mike Baus, the Original Walking School Bus Volunteer  Dec. 20, 2019 When the LIFT walking school bus…
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Photo of Anita and Keith Cruise, a couple standing close together and smiling sweetly at the camera. Keith's hand is on Anita's shoulder.
Anita and Keith Cruise, a United Volunteer Couple
Monday, November 18, 2019
Live United Spotlight Anita and Keith Cruise, Schools of Hope and VITA Volunteers Nov. 18, 2019 The Cruise couple has made…
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Schools of Hope Kicks off Year Eight
Sunday, October 27, 2019
This article was originally published in the Racine Journal Times.  October 27, 2019 — United Way’s Schools of Hope initiative…
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United Way of Racine County's VITA Program Expanding to Public Library
Monday, October 21, 2019
October 21, 2019 — United Way of Racine County is proud to announce a new partnership with the Racine Public Library and the…
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Leanna Johnson Empowers Knapp Community
Monday, October 14, 2019
Live United Spotlight Leanna Johnson, COFI Co-Facilitator at Knapp Elementary Oct. 14, 2019 Leanna Johnson is a model of the kind…
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Photo of Dan Taivalkoski, a short-haired person with rectangular glasses grinning loosely at the camera.
Dan Taivalkoski and United Way Fight Hunger
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Live United Spotlight  Dan Taivalkoski, Executive Director of the Racine County Food Bank Sept. 17, 2019 Dan Taivalkoski is the…
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Photo of United Way of Racine County President and CEO Ali Haigh, a grinning white woman with brunette hair to her shoulders.
Ali Haigh Named United Way's First Female CEO
Friday, September 6, 2019
Accomplishments, passion, commitment to community set Ali Haigh apart Sept. 6, 2019—United Way of Racine County announced today…
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Julian Thomas Becomes Racine County's Second Community School
Friday, August 30, 2019
August 30, 2019 — Julian Thomas celebrated its transition into Racine’s second community school at an open house on August 29.…
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