Building Our Future and United Way of Kenosha County are grateful for the inclusion of $278,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending in the FY26 federal funding bill. These funds will support collaborative, community-driven strategies to strengthen early grade reading across Kenosha County.
We thank Senator Tammy Baldwin’s office for recognizing the value of these coordinated efforts to improve reading outcomes for children.
This funding underscores the importance of cross-sector collaboration in ensuring that families, schools, and community partners can coordinate efforts, expand access to literacy supports, and improve early learning outcomes for all children.
For additional context and regional impact:
Direct Support for Wisconsin in FY26 Government Funding Bill
Direct Support for 26 Projects in Southeast Wisconsin
Why it matters: These federal resources strengthen coordination, expand access to early literacy supports, and move us closer to ensuring all children in Kenosha County are reading on grade level by third grade.

We’re proud to congratulate Maggie Campbell, Director of Strategic Initiatives, on being named a Future 5 Award recipient by the Kenosha Area Business Alliance (KABA). This recognition highlights Maggie’s leadership and dedication to strengthening cross-sector collaboration and advancing outcomes for children and families across Kenosha County. It also reflects the power of partnership and the collective work happening in our community.
Maggie was honored at KABA’s 2026 Ovation Awards Ceremony, alongside other outstanding leaders.
Watch Maggie’s video here: https://youtu.be/H_WYpqDjq1U
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Join us for the Youth Voice Project’s Youth-Led School Board Candidate Forum, where local youth will guide the conversation with candidates appearing on the 2026 Spring Election ballot. This forum creates space for respectful dialogue, youth leadership, and community learning—centering the voices of young people in conversations about education.

​Thursday, March 19, 2026
6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Haribo Hall, Madrigrano Conference Center
Gateway Technical College – Kenosha Campus

This event is open to the public and welcomes community members, educators, families, and partners.

Why it matters: Centering youth voice strengthens cross-sector collaboration and ensures community decisions reflect the experiences of those most impacted.