UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTESVILLE
Programs
School Readiness Initiative
SCHOOL READINESS: THE UNITED WAY'S GOAL IS TO CLOSE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP BY PROMOTING STRATEGIES TO PROVIDE ALL CHILDREN WITH THE MOST APPROPRIATE AND EFFECTIVE EARLY SERVICES, SUPPORTS, AND HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION.STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS INCLUDE:1. GRANTMAKING TO DECREASE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN UNDER AGE FIVE.2. EARLY EDUCATION: SUPPORTS THE WORK PLAN OF THE EARLY EDUCATION TASK FORCE, INCLUDING OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND ACCESS AND HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES FOR ALL CHILDREN AGES 0-5. THE UNITED WAY, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE VIRGINIA EARLY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION, ADMINISTERS GRANTS FOR THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: PRESCHOOL DEVELOPMENT, MIXED DELIVERY, READY REGIONS, COORDINATED ENROLLMENT, AND CHILDREN'S DATA CONSORTIUM.3. EARLY LEARNERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: SUPPORTS FAMILIES WHO ARE WORKING TOWARD FINANCIAL STABILITY BY ELIMINATING THE BARRIER OF THE COST OF EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE, AND PLACES CHILDREN IN HIGH-QUALITY SETTINGS TO MINIMIZE THE IMPACT OF POVERTY AND OTHER DETERMINANTS THAT IMPACT A CHILD'S ABILITY TO ARRIVE AT SCHOOL READY TO LEARN.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.7MConnected Community Programs
CONNECTED COMMUNITY: THE UNITED WAY CONNECTS, CONVENES, AND SUPPORTS THE COLLABORATION OF ORGANIZATIONS IN ITS COMMUNITY. AMONG THIS NETWORK, THE UNITED WAY IS ABLE TO IDENTIFY NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY AND WORK TOWARD COLLABORATIVE GOALS.STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS INCLUDE:1. THE DAY OF CARING: A DAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICE IN SEPTEMBER THAT PROMOTES VOLUNTEERISM BY CONNECTING LOCAL BUSINESSES, CIVIC GROUPS, AND AREA CITIZENS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS.2. WOMEN UNITED IN PHILANTHROPY: MAXIMIZES WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP IN PHILANTHROPY BY ENGAGING AND EDUCATING ITS MEMBERSHIP, INCREASING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS, AND STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE IMPACT OF COLLECTIVE GIVING TO SUPPORT HUMAN SERVICES.3. VOLUNTEER CENTER: CONNECTS POTENTIAL VOLUNTEERS WITH NONPROFIT AGENCIES AND SCHOOLS.4. COMMUNITY TABLE: BRINGS PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO SHARE A MEAL AND CONVERSATION, AND BUILD COMMON GROUND.5. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION: IMPLEMENTS AND MANAGES THE INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK TO SUPPORT AN ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE OF EQUITY AND TO PROVIDE EQUITY GRANTS TO COMMUNITY AGENCIES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$696.6KFinancial Stability Initiatives
FINANCIAL STABILITY: THE UNITED WAY'S GOAL IS TO HELP ADULTS WHO ARE ON THE PATH TO BECOMING FINANCIALLY STABLE AND ECONOMICALLY INDEPENDENT BY SUPPORTING CUSTOMIZED, HOLISTIC SOLUTIONS THAT ADDRESS AND PROVIDE INTERVENTIONS FOR OBSTACLES ENCOUNTERED ALONG THE WAY.STRATEGIES AND PROGRAMS INCLUDE:1. GRANTMAKING TO HELP ADULTS INCREASE THEIR EARNING POWER AND MANAGE THEIR EXPENSES. 2. CVILLE TAX AID: A FREE TAX PREPARATION PROGRAM, INCLUDING OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND ACCESS AND SERVICES TO ALL ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS. 3. FAMILY INVESTMENT PROGRAM: A FAMILY-CENTERED INVESTMENT MODEL THAT SUPPORTS FAMILIES WHO ARE WORKING TOWARD FINANCIAL STABILITY BY ELIMINATING SPECIFIC BARRIERS TO SUCCESS.4. SANTA FUND FOR SCHOOLKIDS: PROVIDES CLOTHING, SHOES, MEDICINE, EYEGLASSES, AND OTHER ESSENTIALS FOR LOW-INCOME SCHOOL CHILDREN IN CHARLOTTESVILLE AND THE COUNTIES OF ALBEMARLE, BUCKINGHAM, FLUVANNA, GREENE, LOUISA, MADISON, NELSON, AND ORANGE.5. DRIVING LIVES FORWARD: CONNECTS ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH RELIABLE VEHICLES AND AFFORDABLE AUTO LOAN FINANCING.6. UW2WORK FLEET: OFFERS USED VEHICLES TO CLIENTS FOR A SIX-MONTH PERIOD, WITH THE OPTION TO PURCHASE, BASED ON MEETING ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.7. FINANCIAL RESILIENCY: THE TASK FORCE, COMPRISING OVER 8 AREA AGENCIES, SEEKS TO IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES TO REMOVE BARRIERS IMPACTING THE FINANCIAL STABILITY OF BLACK FAMILIES LIVING IN OR NEAR POVERTY, AND IS IMPLEMENTING ITS FIRST WORKPLAN.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$464.3K
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