United Way of Hernando County's Education Initiative 

Improving Access to Educational Opportunities for All

Focus Areas

• EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT & SCHOOL READINESS
  The first years of life shape a child’s future. Strengthening early cognitive, social, and developmental foundations is critical so children can enter school prepared to succeed. In partnership, United Way connects families, schools, and organizations with tools needed to nurture every child’s curiosity, needs, and strengths.
   
• MENTOR SUPPORT & OUT OF SCHOOL ENRICHMENT
  Learning doesn’t stop outside the classroom. Through enriching out-of-school programs, United Way supports mentorship and invests in year-round education opportunities to keep our youth engaged, inspired, and on track for success.
   
• YOUTH DEVELOPMENT & ADULT EDUCATION
  Investments today ensure a vibrant tomorrow. Equipping individuals with leadership skills and confidence, helps foster resilience and positive life outcomes. United Way supports increasing access to GED completion, continuing education, English language learning, and foundational academic skill development.

Education Outreach Initiative Programs

• Born Learning: Educating Parents 
• Born Learning Trails
• Bright Apple Award
• Dolly Parton Imagination Library: Supporting Early Literacy 
• Little Free Libraries
• Scholarships through CETA
• Student Board: Students Address Local Issues
• Stuff the Bus: Supporting Local Classrooms

United Way Partner Programs

• Supported Community Investment Grant (CIG) Programs

How You Can Help

To reach our goal, we need your help. These education initiative programs help connect and fill gaps in services and focus on parent involvement, literacy efforts in the classroom, access to educational materials, and young leaders engaged in their community. Give back by supporting United Way's Education Initiative.