Thank You for Supporting United Way’s United for Children Initiatives!
United Way’s United for Children initiatives help children grow, learn and develop skills that equip them to become successful, contributing adults.
Funded programs will help local children build a strong foundation, succeed in school, establish caring relationships with adults, attend quality out-of-school programs, and plan for their futures. Programs include:
| Program | Description | Lead Agency |
|---|---|---|
| MyPlace | Help youth who have aged out of foster care build self-sufficiency | ACTION-Housing, Inc. |
| After School Excellence (ASE) and Be Great | Two programs that help build academic skills in youth ages 5-18 and provide career readiness training in grades 6-12 | Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania |
| Safe in Our School and Community | Fosters increased grit and resilience, positive behavior and regular attendance leading to successful matriculation | Holy Family Institute |
| Parent Nation | Works to build greater involvement and enhanced leadership among parents in chronically underperforming elementary schools | A+ Schools |
| ASCEND! | A comprehensive afterschool and summer program for Hill District students with a character-building curriculum | Higher Achievement |
| Fostering School Success | Educates school district administrators on the legal rights of foster care youth, working to ensure children’s educational rights are honored | KidsVoice |
| Homewood Expanded Learning Pipeline | Aims to build a culture of college-going academic achievement among families in Homewood | Homewood Children’s Village/YMCA |
| Warrior Movement | Hires and trains African American teens to teach reading strategies, STEM, and fitness interventions to local struggling students | Neighborhood Learning Alliance |
| Youth Learning in a Fun Environment; Kids Outgoing, Outdoing, and Learning; Emerging Leaders Program | Three programs, including after school, summer, and college readiness and workforce development, that ensure students succeed in school and beyond | Human Services Center Corporation |
| Cub Scouts 1-2-3 | Character building and educational programming for elementary school boys in at-risk communities and/or circumstances | Laurel Highlands Council, Boy Scouts of America |
| Academic Success Collaborative | Addresses the social and economic impacts on school attendance and learning within the family | Macedonia Family and Community Engagement Center |
| STEM Stars | Provides out-of-school time programming for economically disadvantaged girls in grades 5-8 | YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh |
