Our Born Learning initiative has formed a new relationship with local Starbucks stores! Through April 10th at the four stand-alone stores Starbucks team members are organizing an in-store book drive! Consider contributing a new or gently-loved book appropriate for tiny learners under 5. They will go to local children in need of a good book to call their own!  

And if you visit any of theseStarbucks locations you will notice our new Born Learning posters! These irresistible posters encourage families to read aloud with their children to develop brain and language skills and build strong, loving bonds. As you know, reading aloud with your children is one the most important things you can do to prepare them for reading and learning in school.  

In other early learning news, our commitment to early learning opportunities was recently recognized by the South Central Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children (SCIAEYC). As a thank you for our service, we received a children's book titled "Journey" that beautifully captured our belief that early education is a lifelong journey that begins at home. Read More >>  

Kirby Risk is supplying our community with a $1,210 donation including employee and corporate contributions.   

Staff at Indiana Legal Services, a United Way member agency, are advocated for their community with a total gift of $3,405, an increase of 15%.

Bank of America associates are investing $1,139 in the community.     

JP Morgan Chase & Co. employees contributed $1,139 to create a better tomorrow.   

 

Staff at Girls Inc., a United Way member agency, demonstrated they are strong, smart, and bold by increasing their contributions 29%, raising $1,170.  

Staff at Middle Way House, a United Way member agency, is supporting our community by donating $1,696, a 14% increase.