United Way’s business strategies and the work local United Ways are doing to mobilize communities is getting noticed and attracting resources.
Recognizing cutting-edge programs that are creating real community impact, The Corporation for National and Community Service awarded two of its five social innovation grants this year to United Way. That’s significant, and it’s an affirmation that the innovative work we’re doing collectively as a movement is on target.
Mile High United Way and United Way for Southeastern Michigan received grants for their work in early childhood learning. It’s also notable that a grant awarded last year by CNCS to United Way of Cincinnati was renewed.
These grants are good news for the United Way network and show that our community impact strategies and the Campaign for the Common Good are taking us in the right direction. This is a proud moment not only for our colleagues in Denver, Detroit and Cincinnati, but for the entire United Way network. Together, our work in education, income and health is helping mobilize volunteers and resources, and it’s strengthening our communities.
Mile High United Way will receive $3.6 million over two years to improve third grade literacy. United Way for Southeastern Michigan will receive $4 million over two years to build a portfolio of replicable early childhood learning communities in greater Detroit.
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