10th Anniversary of Unification
2022 marks the 10th anniversary of the unification of the former Stateline United Way and United Way of North Rock County, resulting in United Way Blackhawk Region. Click below to read a 10th anniversary Blog from President & CEO Mary Fanning-Penny.

For the remainder of the year, look forward to United Way Blackhawk Region touting ten years of community engagement and impact, celebrating with Day of Caring and special events, and the launch of a “GIVE & Win” sweepstakes. The sweepstakes will feature attractive prizes generously donated by local businesses, at varying pledge levels to the annual Community Campaign (stay tuned for details in the not too distant future).

To further commemorate this milestone, we are pleased to unveil a special logo which symbolizes the spirit and success of the unification: UNITED, we are stronger.
SAVE THE DATE ...
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - Details will be announced soon!
Born Learning Trails
At United Way, we know children are born learning. That's why UWBR has launched a quality early learning opportunity for local children and their caregivers called "Born Learning Trails." Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and municipal partners, we have installed 5 trails in the Blackhawk Region ... with more on the way!

🔹 Beloit’s Riverside Park
sponsored by ABC Supply Co.
🔸 Beloit’s Summit Park
sponsored by Ecolab
🔹 Beloit’s Turtle Creek Park
sponsored by Alliant Energy
🔸 Janesville’s Bond Park
sponsored by Alliant Energy
🔹 Janesville’s Fourth Ward Park
sponsored by City of Janesville
Happy PRIDE Month 🏳️‍🌈
Diversity and inclusion builds a stronger, more caring community. Watch the 30-second video below to help United Way kick off Pride Month.
United with Uvalde 💙
United Way grieves the loss of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX, during the second deadliest school shooting in America’s history. Our hearts are with the families and communities impacted.
If you would like to help the community of Uvalde, please click below.

If someone you know needs mental health support, in the wake of this tragedy, please encourage them to call 211 or visit 211.org. Trained call center operators will connect them with locally available resources.
11 Years of Service
In mid-May, we celebrated Vice President, Denise Peters-Kauihou's 11th anniversary of dedicated service to United Way. Denise's tenure spans experience with both United Way of North Rock County and United Way Blackhawk Region.

Congratulations and thanks for all you do to LIVE UNITED, Denise! 🤙

Click below to send an email congratulating Denise.
4 out of 4 Star Rating
United Way Blackhawk Region has earned our eighth consecutive 4-star rating. This is Charity Navigator's highest possible rating and indicates that our organization adheres to sector best practices and executes its mission in a financially efficient way.

Only 7% of the charities evaluated have received at least 8 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that United Way Blackhawk Region exceeds industry standards and outperforms most other charities in America. This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator sets United Way Blackhawk Region apart and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness.

Forbes, Business Week, and Kiplinger's Financial Magazine, among others, have profiled and celebrated Charity Navigator's unique method of applying data-driven analysis to the charitable sector. Charity Navigator evaluates ten times more charities than their nearest competitor and is considered the leading charity evaluator in America.