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United Way Awards Housing & Resource Navigation Grant
Housing and Resource Navigators play a key role connecting individuals and families with a safe place to call home.
May 12, 2022
Housing and Resource Navigators play a key role connecting individuals and families with a safe place to call home.
United Way Blackhawk Region (UWBR) is requesting proposals from local nonprofit organizations to implement a Housing and Resource Navigator position.
For another consecutive year, United Way Blackhawk Region’s sound fiscal management practices, commitment to accountability and transparency have earned top ratings from charity evaluators.
Rock County has been awarded $230,646 in Emergency Food and Shelter Program dollars.
Orestes Baez, Katrina Harwood, and Aimee Thurner elected to United Way Blackhawk Region’s Board of Directors.
“The holiday season is the perfect time to convey gratitude and share joyous news,” said United Way Blackhawk Region CEO Mary Fanning-Penny. “More than 4,200 local children have been mailed free books because of United Way’s financial support and partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. That’s a wonderful milestone to celebrate!”
At United Way Blackhawk Region, we want every child to be inspired. We want every child to experience book fairs.
There are myriad reasons why you should consider a gift to United Way Blackhawk Region, but we’ve narrowed them down to the top 10.
Each year, United Way Blackhawk Region invites community members to pledge financial gifts to combat societal ills and help address critical needs. As set by the volunteer board of directors, the 2021 community campaign goal is $2.3 million.
Your participation is encouraged and appreciated and your collective voices will help us identify initiatives that prioritize dollars where they’re needed most.
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