Raising children is a difficult job. Families need quality child care to get kids ready for kindergarten, access to technology and books to help them keep up, and educational support when they fall behind.
United Way works to ensure that families in Reno County have the resources to help their children start school ready to learn and graduate prepared for success in life. We know that to ensure the future success of our region, we need to support our community’s children now.
Less than half of the children in our community enter kindergarten ready to learn, putting them behind before they even get started in school. For children living in poverty, the rate is even lower.
Without access to high-quality educational opportunities and other interventions, the achievement gap widens each year. This not only affects students' success in school, but the opportunities they have in adulthood.
We’re proud to support local education programs that make a real impact in our community. By funding innovative initiatives, we help create enriching learning experiences that benefit students and teachers alike!
Our United Way programs focus on supporting children and families through education initiatives. By providing resources and opportunities, we’re helping to ensure that every child has the chance to succeed!
We advocate for quality education at the local, state, and national levels, focusing on the needs of ALICE families. By partnering with community leaders and policymakers, we aim to amplify their voices and push for equitable funding and resources that support all students.
We offer vital resources to improve youth opportunities, specifically in education and childcare. By supporting access to quality learning and early childhood programs, we help families thrive and set children up for success.
Hey Little Hutch is your local guide for ages 0-5: local events, childcare and preschools, and early learning resources.