Volunteer Tutors Help Struggling Kids Boost Reading Scores
In an effort to increase graduation rates in the community, United Way of Central Iowa has been focusing on early childhood education.
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6 Ways to Help Kids Combat Summer Learning Loss
Summer learning loss accounts for 2/3 of the achievement gap in reading between low-income children and their middle-income peers by ninth grade.
Where one woman’s search for free tax help led her
VITA is a model public-private partnership that provides huge returns on investments for individuals and communities.
Finding Hope in the Darkest Moments
The Averys struggled to find a path forward. They needed a helping hand. They needed hope. They found it through United Way of Central Alabama.
Quality Childcare Gives Kids a Leg-Up in Life
High quality early childhood education ensures kids are better prepared for kindergarten and the next phase of their academic achievement.
Instilling a Love of Reading in Young Children
Volunteers help kids build vocabulary and other social skills by reading high-quality books and engaging them in interactive learning activities.