A Caring Community
Helping Kids & Families Make Real Connections
Children thrive when they have a sense of belonging. Families are the same. They need to be part of something bigger. Isolation and loneliness weaken the bonds of a community.
Volunteers need pathways to respectfully show their compassion for children and families. Methods need to be dignified and supportive of deeper relationships with families.
United Way works with schools to establish initiatives that are effective, enriching and supportive of families.
Children grow emotionally, intellectually, & physically through their relationships and through their community. They might find this community in school, at home, on the playground or in the backyard.
Call to Action
When adults are engaged in the lives of children, generational bonds are created that strengthen our community.
Current Initiatives
Read United
Big Give
Winter Warmth
The School Connection
United Way’s partnerships with elementary schools are one of the most effective methods of aligning the caring power of adults with children and families in need. Schools provide a trusted environment for families that is local, friendly and consistently safe. In a time when families are struggling with isolation, schools remain a lifeline to a broader community.
When United Way partners with schools,
- volunteers connect with children in a safe, structured environment.
- Nonprofit organizations share their services more effectively.
- Families receive the support they need in an environment where they are already comfortable.
Addressing the challenges of today’s families often begins by meeting them where they are. United Way & Schools are working together to do just that.
United Way & schools have partnered for decades, leveraging each other’s strengths to create better lives for families.
Current Partnerships
Make a Difference in Your Community
United Way thrives on the generosity of individuals and local businesses.
Whether you can give your time, your talents, or financial support, every contribution helps us improve the lives of children in our community.
