United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties

United Way works to Break the Cycle of Generational Poverty through educational programs that give children the skills to succeed and help adults achieve long-term financial stability so they can support themselves and their families

Estimates suggest that more than a third of kindergarten students enter school unprepared. First graders who read below grade level rarely catch up by the fourth grade. Fourth graders who still struggle to read are four times more likely NOT to graduate from high school. With targeted, holistic intervention in and out of school, children can overcome barriers and catch up to their peers. United Way provides support for children through programs that activate parent involvement, help more children attend enriched out-of-school programs, combat summer learning loss, engage volunteer reading tutors and more.