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A group of adults stand under the Gilbert Knapp Elementary sign on the side of the school. They hold inspirational banners and raise their hands in the air.
Knapp Elementary State Report Card Score Increases
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Nov. 13, 2018—We know that the collective action happening at Knapp Elementary, Racine’s first community school, is making a…
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Removing Barriers and Building Community
Monday, October 22, 2018
This commentary was originally published in the Racine Journal Times. Oct. 22, 2018 — In 2016, the newly built Knapp Elementary…
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Financial Stability Doesn't Begin After Poverty: Meet ALICE
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
This commentary was originally published in the Racine Journal Times. September 19, 2018 — In 2016, nearly half of Racine County…
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Nearly 300 Volunteers Support RUSD for 2018 Campaign Kickoff and Day of Caring
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Racine, WI (September 8, 2018)—Volunteering for organizations throughout the community is a tradition of United Way’s Day of…
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Photo of Dr. Eric Gallien, who has a beard and a mustache and grins at the camera while leaning slightly to one side.
Collaborating to Promote Literacy in Racine County
Monday, August 6, 2018
Aug. 6, 2018—Literacy is at the core of any community’s ability to thrive. Research shows that students who do not successfully…
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Race, Equity, and Inclusion Tactics Unveiled at United Way’s Community Conversations Report Out
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Racine, WI (July 19, 2018)—United Way unveiled findings and shared tactics to address the issues of race, equity, and inclusion…
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Photo of Day of Action volunteers from Modine wearing Live United shirts, standing in two rows and grinning with their hands in the air.
Day of Action Rallies 150 Volunteers to Increase Financial Stability
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Jun. 21, 2018 (Racine, WI)—United Way of Racine County spurred more than 150 local volunteers into action to create impact…
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United Way Grants Volunteer of the Year Award, Chairman's Award, and Top 10 Most Generous Organizations
Friday, June 15, 2018
June 15, 2018 — On June 14, United Way of Racine County President Rodney Prunty and Board Chair Rebecca Mason presented the…
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United Way Surprises 95th Anniversary Sweepstakes Winner
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
June 5, 2018 — United Way of Racine County surprised one lucky donor Monday with a $9,500 check. The sweepstakes prize was part…
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Photo of two Johnson Financial volunteers for Do More 24 and Service Day Every Day. They are crouched in the woods, pulling invasive plants from the grounds of River Bend Nature Center. The volunteer on the left looks up from weeding to share their obvious mirth with the photographer. The volunteer to the right is looking down and chuckling.
Community Fundraising Event Raises $33,200 for Local Nonprofits
Friday, May 18, 2018
May 18, 2018—Hundreds of donors gave more than $33,000 to Racine County nonprofits during a 24-hour giving event organized by…
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