Big win for early learning programs
Legislature passed what is arguably the most important early learning policy bill since the School Readiness program began nearly two decades ago.
United Way Youth Institute students are standing strong against gun violence
Our United Way Youth Institute hosted a panel discussion as part of a year-long student program that focuses on empowering at-risk, local youth to become successful in their careers, life-long community advocates, global citizens and agents of change.
Great strides forward for the United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education
The Center was awarded a $15 million expansion grant, serving an additional 200 low-income infants and toddlers at five new sites
United Way supports programs to help at-risk students succeed
According to a new Johns Hopkins University study, poor attendance, poor behavior and poor academic performance – the three p’s – are all early indicators that a student is in danger of dropping out of school.
Meet Juan Muhamad
United Way demonstration school helps dad celebrate best Father’s Day ever In celebration of Father’s Day, we are honoring one of our own, Juan Muhamad. ...
38 preschoolers. Four teachers. One goal: Kindergarten!
Making the transition from preschool to kindergarten can be a daunting experience for any child. This past month, 38 preschoolers who attend our United Way ...
We’re teaming up with Baptist Health to promote healthy lifestyles to kids and parents
In an effort to expand physical activity and excite students, parents, faculty and staff about healthy eating, we’ve joined forces with Baptist Health South Florida ...
United Way of Miami-Dade and Miami-Dade County Public Schools Twitter and Instagram Contests
United Way of Miami-Dade is hosting two social media contests on Twitter and Instagram for M-DCPS schools. The contests will start at 7:00 am on ...
When teachers reach their full potential, early learners do too.
“The training through United Way has been awesome, they have taught us so much… It was a whole turnaround for us. If your heart ...