Entering into its fourth year, the ReadingPals initiative gives students the tools they need for success. This program has reported a 17% increase in performance for participating students as opposed to their peers, according to the Discovery Education Assessments in reading. With all this success, United Way of North Central Florida needs to continue pushing boundaries and encouraging more students to grow and succeed in their education.

There are still 75 children who need to be matched with a mentor!

To learn more about the ReadingPals and its impact, please click here. To become a ReadingPals mentor click here or contact Angela Hutchings at 352-333-0858 or ahutchings@unitedwayncfl.org.

Painting & Pinot with the Women's Leadership Council

Join the Women's Leadership Council on Tuesday, September 15th for Painting & Pinot at Do Art Studios.

Your ticket includes the sitting fee to paint, appetizers, drinks and raffle entry. Purchase your ticket here.

All proceeds go towards United Way of North Central Florida and ReadingPals!

Emerging Leaders United Kick Off Social

Join the Emerging Leaders United for their kick off event at First Magnitude Brewing Co. on Thursday, September 24th.

Your ticket includes 2 drinks, a t-shirt and raffle entry. Purchase your ticket here.

All proceeds go towards the United Way of North Central Florida Community Investment Fund!

Small Business Spotlight

Small businesses play a critical role in maintaining a thriving local economy. They are no less important to the success of United Way, as we endeavor to improve lives through our work in education, income, and health. Our Small Business Partners are an important, growing family of donors, who are vital to helping us meet the needs of our community.

This week, we are highlighting Robert Frazier, Owner of Comfort 4U. Read more

Save these dates!

Stuff the Bus

Saturday, October 10, 2015 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Your chance to Stuff the Bus for homeless school children in Alachua County. United Way has partnered with Altrusa International, Publix, Butler Plaza and the Esplanade at Butler Plaza for this awesome event. Look for the school bus in front of the Butler Plaza Publix and a table in front of the Esplanade Publix. For more information and a full list of requested items click here.

Annual Day of Action with Alachua County Public Schools

Friday, October 30, 2015 8 a.m. - noon

Join United Way of North Central Florida to weatherize and beautify public schools throughout Alachua County. More information coming soon!

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