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The initiative will get books into the hands of 860 4k area students before summer break.
The organization’s goal is to raise $2,600.
“Reading is just the bedrock of all other learning. Once you learn how to read, then you can start to learn other things,” said Julie Nelso, Community Engagement Coordinator for the Great Rivers United Way.
You can make a donation by visiting here or text ‘Bucks 4 Books’ to 30306.
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Dairyland Power donates $10,000 to Great Rivers United Way
February 8, 2021 11:58 AM Jourdan Vian
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) Dairyland Power has donated $10,000 to Great Rivers United way to help offset a deficit in the nonprofit’s 2021 fundraising campaign.
Great Rivers United Way provides programs, funding and support for causes related to early childhood and youth success, financial stability, and mental and physical well‐being.
In September, Dairyland and its employees donated over $97,000 to United Way’s annual campaign. These funds are supporting 52 programs and the people who benefit from them, many of whom were hit hardest by the pandemic, in 2021.
“The efforts of Great Rivers United Way align with our mission to improve the quality of lives for our members. As a cooperative, supporting our communities is central to our core values and the Cooperative Principle, Concern for Community,” said Rob Palmberg, Dairyland Vice President, Externa