COMMUNITY SCHOOL LEARNING EXCHANGE

This week is Community School Director Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating the people at the heart of United Way Community Schools.

Across United Way Community Schools last week, the red carpets rolled out as students made their way through the front doors for a new school year.

Widget became a Corporate Partner in 2018, and while their financial support at Iroquois is vital, what truly sets them apart is their hands-on involvement. Widget team members regularly donate their time across United Way Community Schools—volunteering, leading programs, and supporting special projects, including at Elk Valley Elementary. Their commitment reflects what it truly means to give back by investing both resources and people.

For many children, a simple pair of glasses can be the key to unlocking their full potential in the classroom. 

Through the Community School Model, trusted relationships make it possible to quickly connect families with the resources they need. This past school year, a teacher learned that one of their students couldn’t complete homework because there was no electricity at home.