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A photo of a thin, white VITA client with buzzed hair giving a thumbs up and making an exaggerated face of amazement.
VITA Returns More Than $850,000 to Racine County, Remains Open for Services
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
June 4, 2021 — VITA is one of United Way of Racine County’s most utilized services, completing returns for hundreds of clients…
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United Way of Racine County to begin offering impact tours
Friday, June 4, 2021
June 4, 2021(Racine, WI) — United Way of Racine County is pleased to announce its new impact tours series designed to show the…
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Strengthening the Nonprofit Sector at United Way of Racine County
Saturday, May 22, 2021
May 22, 2021 — United Way of Racine County is eager to launch the first of its projects funded by the transformational donation…
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United Way of Racine County introduces Training and Technology Fund
Friday, May 21, 2021
May 21, 2021(Racine, WI) — United Way of Racine County is proud to introduce its new Training and Technology Fund, which will…
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Adults stand on and around the steps of Racine's city hall at night, holding candles for NAMI's Mental Illness Awareness Week Candlelight Vigil.
NAMI Racine: Profound Impact from Lived Experience
Friday, May 14, 2021
Impact Partner Spotlight  NAMI Racine County -  May 14, 2021 NAMI uses the pillars of support, education, awareness and advocacy…
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United Way of Racine County awards additional pandemic relief funding to local nonprofits
Friday, April 30, 2021
April 30, 2021(Racine, WI) — Since the beginning of the year, four local nonprofits have been awarded pandemic relief grants…
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VITA services extended through May 7
Thursday, April 15, 2021
April 15, 2021(Racine, WI) — United Way of Racine County’s VITA program is extending its services past the original April 15…
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One of Bethany Apartments' standard units. The room has an armchair and ottoman, bookshelf, dining table, and chair on top of a rug.
How Bethany Apartments Breaks the Cycle of Violence
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Impact Partner Spotlight  Bethany Apartments -  April 13, 2021  ​​​​​​​Bethany Apartments is the only program in Racine County…
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A photo of a thin, white child with long hair and a white dress. They run through a misty field with a big smile and their arms held out wide.
Celebrate Week of the Young Child
Saturday, April 10, 2021
This article was also published in the Racine Journal Times.  ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​April 10-16, 2021 marks the 50th annual Week of the…
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The logo of Stop Child Abuse and Neglect - SCAN - above a crayon art of two white hands with red nail polish, a Black hand with green nail polish, and block letters that say "stop child abuse."
Stop Child Abuse and Neglect: Protecting Children through Knowledge
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Impact Partner Spotlight: Stop Child Abuse and Neglect - March 16, 2021.  ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​SCAN's lessons operate with a goal of…
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