Literacy Development
United Way expands access to literacy resources that can spark imagination and fuel learning for every child.
Every child deserves the chance to read, learn, and succeed. At United Way, we know that strong literacy skills can unlock opportunities. That’s why we partner with schools, families, and local organizations from early childhood through high school to help students build the reading skills they need at every stage of development. When kids read at or above grade level, they’re more likely to graduate, pursue higher education, and thrive in adulthood.
By The Numbers
Literacy is not only about access to books, but also creating opportunities for our youth to succeed. WIth your support, United Way can reach more students and provide the tools they need to thrive.
617M+
Children and adolescents worldwide are not reading at grade level
1.9M
Youth served through out-of-school programs or individual support through United Way
1.1M
Families with children supported through United Way
Reading on Grade Level
ReadingPals connects passionate, committed volunteers with preschoolers who are preparing for kindergarten. Whether it's reading aloud to children, or sending books and activities home, ReadingPals is preparing the next generation for a thriving future.
Closing the Literacy Gaps in Turks and Caicos
Children in Turks and Caicos begin school at five or later, many of them with little exposure to reading. With 89% of all students reading below grade level, United Way is focused on closing literacy gaps to create opportunities for children to thrive.
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