News

Second Annual Do More 24 Racine Raises $39,000 for Local Nonprofits
Friday, May 17, 2019
May 17, 2019 — In just 24 hours, 350 donors raised more than $39,000 for Racine County nonprofits during Do More 24 Racine. Do…
Read More
VITA Returns More Than $1,000,000 in 2019 Refunds
Friday, May 17, 2019
May 17, 2019 — Another successful year of VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is in the books. In 2019, 43 volunteers donated…
Read More
Rosalie Daca Inspired to Give Back to Students
Monday, April 15, 2019
Live United Spotlight Rosalie Daca, RUSD's chief academic officer April 15, 2019 In belated celebration of National Volunteer…
Read More
Early Childhood, an Unparalleled Investment
Saturday, April 13, 2019
This article was originally published in the Racine Journal Times.  April 13, 2019 — Higher Expectations for Racine County is…
Read More
United Way Leader Steps Down after Nearly Six Years in Racine County
Friday, April 12, 2019
This press release was originally published in the Racine Journal Times.  April 12, 2019 — With a heavy heart, United Way of…
Read More
Photo centers on a stethoscope, which a baby partially off camera grips in their right hand. Both baby and stethoscope are nestled on a fluffy, white layer of fabric.
Community-Wide Home Visiting Programs
Friday, April 12, 2019
Apr. 12, 2019—The first years of a child’s life are key to healthy growth and development.  Historically, public health played an…
Read More
A baby with their hair pulled up into a bun looks up from two blocks they're playing with, one in each hand. They're chewing on one of the blocks.
Play is Learning for Young Children
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Apr. 11, 2019—Did you know that babies are born ready to learn? Did you also know that parents play a critical role as their…
Read More
A kid with their arms held out wide runs through a sunbeam outside.
Get Out and Play!
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Apr. 10, 2019—Young children have tons of energy to burn! As parents, finding ways to help them exert that energy in a safe and…
Read More
The Importance of Early Childhood Mental Health
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
This article was originally published in the Racine Journal Times.    April 9, 2019 — Mary Poppins says, “Start at the very…
Read More
Week of the Young Child 2019 - Future in Focus
Monday, April 8, 2019
This article was originally published in the Racine Journal Times.   April 8, 2019 — The Week of the Young Child (April 8–12), a…
Read More