WE LIVE UNITED FOR A BETTER EDUCATION
It’s never too early to begin laying the groundwork for success.The Need
Our children are the future of our community. We need to do all we can to set them up for success and that begins with success in school. Studies show that kids who are well prepared when they enter kindergarten are more likely to stay in school.
Those who finish high school are more likely to be employed.
The Solution
We partner with local nonprofits and companies/organizations who are equally committed to the success of our children and youth to cultivate positive, lasting change where it matters the most: where we live.
Access & Placement
We assist parents in selecting and accessing appropriate, quality and affordable early childcare that will prepare children to successfully transition to school ready to learn, with a focus on early childhood literacy.
Youth Training
We provide training for youths in citizenship, responsibility, character education and self-reliance preparing them to be responsible citizens and able to make healthy life choices.
At United Way of Warren County, we are committed to helping our children and youth achieve their full potential through partnerships and programs that provide opportunities and activities to develop desirable social, emotional, and intellectual tools to attain academic success.
Our Initiatives
Stop Summer Slide
School Readiness Initiative
United Way of Warren County – Volunteer Resource Center
Children experience a bit of backsliding over the summertime simply do to a lack of exposure. The Volunteer Resource Center (VRC), a program of United Way of Warren County, is addressing this issue through our “Stop Summer Slide”, which is part of our School Readiness initiative. This program provides one or two age appropriate books to preschoolers who will be retuning next school year for a second year of preschool or kindergarten, to encourage the habit of having books and reading. Since 2012 we have provided 17,266 books to 7,300 preschoolers enrolled in all eight Warren County public preschools and the four Warren County Early Learning Centers. We have been able to do this because of the community support of our annual campaign and partners like the Duke Energy Foundation, Warren County Foundation, LCNB, Atrium Foundation, and other organizations and individuals that invest in early childhood literacy.
Partners for a Positive Impact
If you are interested in partnering or sponsoring a summer slide book packet, please contact Jerri Langworthy, Community Impact Director
Make a Gift
With United Way Warren County, your donation stays local and supports life-changing efforts in your own community.
Start a Campaign
We have a variety of campaign resources to help Employee Campaign Coordinators (ECC) get started.
Volunteer
Contact us for FUNdraising Ideas and ways you can join us in supporting local families and children.