More Than 11,000 Young Readers Encouraged Since 2009

Since 2009, Imagination Library has enriched the lives of children under five in Racine County by delivering a free book to their doorstep each month. To date, the program has celebrated over 11,600 graduates and distributed more than 570,000 books.

Over $1 Million in State and Federal Refunds for

Racine County Residents

United Way’s VITA program provides free tax preparation and filing services for low-to moderate-income residents, including Spanish language options. This year the program was able to help more residents claim their refunds. In the 2024 tax season, over $1 million in state and federal refunds were returned to the Racine County community through VITA.

150+ Students Showcase Innovation at Science Fair

For the second year, United Way partnered with Modine, Racine Unified and the Milwaukee Bucks to host a science fair for over 150 students at Knapp and Julian Thomas community schools. Students collaborated in teams to design the best battery-powered car, showcasing their creativity and problem-solving skills. The winners earned tickets and transportation to a Milwaukee Bucks game, while all participants celebrated with Bango and the Rim Rockers.

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