United Way of Delta County Focuses on School Readiness
United Way of Delta County has shifted its focus to serving the community in a new way, adopting an "issue-focused" approach on school readiness, as described by Executive Director Julie Mallard.
In 2019, the organization moved away from its traditional model of workplace campaigns, where donations were primarily collected through payroll deductions.
The traditional model for decades and decades was the workplace campaign — you’d go in and ask people to give money from payroll deductions, and that was really the bread and butter of United
A recent Family Academy event was held at Bay College, featuring literacy-based activities and free books. One of the most popular stations was the Rhythm and Rhyme station, where children learned how music and rhythm can boost literacy skills.
- Event attendees included UWDC board members Shannon Timler and Tammra Houseman, who participated with their children.
- The event highlighted the organization's new focus on school readiness.
Author's summary: United Way of Delta County adopts issue-focused approach.