Community School Directors are United Way of Erie County employees embedded full-time within each Community School. They serve as the on-site connector between the school and community, building relationships with students, families, staff, and partners to remove non-academic barriers to learning. By coordinating resources and aligning support, Community School Directors, with the assistance of United Way backbone staff, help ensure every student and family has what they need to succeed in school and life.
Bailey Pituch, a Union City native, graduated from Union City High School and earned her Bachelor’s degree from The College of Wooster. After college, she worked as an event producer in New York City, Erie, and Dover.
Bailey returned to Erie in 2019 to join United Way of Erie County’s Community Impact team, first as a Coordinator and later as Manager of Data and Evaluation. She became a Community School Director in 2021 when the model was introduced in Union City.
Corporate Partners are integrated partners, not just donors. Their collaboration creates consistency, resources, and opportunities that directly impact student success and family well-being — key pillars of the Community Schools Model.
These businesses and organizations provide both financial and volunteer support, working side-by-side with Community School Directors to create meaningful opportunities, improve learning environments, and strengthen connections between schools and the community.
Interested in becoming a Corporate Partner? Contact Julie Chacona, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer at julie@unitedwayerie.org.
Women United actively supports Community Schools by serving as a dedicated funding partner. They provide essential financial resources to address any gaps that United Way Community Schools might encounter. Their contributions can be tailored to support specific schools or bolster the overall Community School Model, ensuring a robust and sustainable educational environment. Through their partnership, they aim to enhance the quality of education and community engagement, making a tangible difference in the lives of students and families. Learn more about Women United.
This dashboard provides a comprehensive view of academic performance, attendance, and survey data for Union City Elementary as a United Way Community School. It contains seven interactive pages, each focusing on a distinct area of data.
These stories highlight real examples of how the United Way Community Schools model is creating lasting change. From improved student engagement to stronger family connections, each story showcases the people, partnerships, and progress driving success across our community.
United Way Community School Directors are at the heart of the Community School Model. Every day, they connect schools with community partners, build relationships with students, support families through challenges, and create opportunities that help students inside and outside the classroom.
As another school year comes to a close, we want to recognize three retiring principals who have been strong supporters and champions of the United Way Community School Model. Their leadership has helped create school environments where students, families, staff, and Community School Directors can work together to meet the unique needs of each school community.
