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Thursday, July 14, 2022
Read United is United Way of Central Georgia's comprehensive literacy program that combines school-based tutoring with a structured tutoring model built on volunteerism.
Dr. Sherri Flagg became involved in UWCG's Read United program as a volunteer…
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
What is the connection between reading at grade level by 3rd grade and graduating high school? Reading proficiency by third grade is the most important predictor of high school graduation and career success. It is estimated that two-thirds of…
Friday, June 17, 2022
What is a Community School? We get asked this question often. A Community School serves as a hub for the community by providing a rigorous and relevant educational program that is integrated with family and community involvement. Currently, there…
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Kids with an involved father are twice as likely to go to college and find stable employment after high school. Fathers are a vital part of breaking the cycle of family poverty in our community. UWCG's Parents as Teachers program celebrated the…
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced on Monday, May 16, 2022, that more than $415 million will be awarded from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program, a part of the American Rescue Plan to help Georgians, businesses, non-…
Friday, May 20, 2022
The Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy and the Get Georgia Reading Campaign recently released its 2022 Collective Impact Grant initiative awardees. The Basics, a program of United Way of Central Georgia, was awarded $10,000…
Thursday, May 19, 2022
This year marked United Way of Central Georgia's first in-person presentation of the Golden Eagle Awards since taking over the awards from The Telegraph in 2019. The Telegraph began awarding Central Georgia’s highest achieving high school seniors…
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
This year's ACE Classic not only raised money, but will also likely help save lives in our community. "I have no idea what you do with the rest of your lives or what other philanthropy you support, but I can assure you that the money you invested in…
Monday, April 25, 2022
In celebration of National Volunteer Month, United Way of Central Georgia hosted Volunteer United Week from April 17th to 23rd. Our community benefits from the time and energy of thousands of United Way volunteers each year in Central Georgia.…