United Way of Delta County Focuses on School Readiness
In late 2019, United Way of Delta County decided to change its approach to serving the community.
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…
Under the leadership of Executive Director Julie Mallard, the organization has become "issue-focused" on school readiness.
A Family Academy event was held on September 18 at Bay College, featuring literacy-based activities and free books. One of the popular stations was the Rhythm and Rhyme station, where children learned how music and rhythm boost literacy skills.
Author's summary: United Way of Delta County shifts focus to school readiness.
- Event: Family Academy at Bay College
- Date: September 18
- Activities: Literacy-based activities and free books