A quality education is one of the strongest foundations for a successful life. It opens doors to opportunity, stability and personal growth.
Cedar Valley United Way is helping children and youth reach their full potential by focusing on:
- Developing productive and engaged young adults
- Partnering with schools and parents to improve academic achievement
- Supporting successful transitions from school to career and work life
Our community data shows that our investments are making an impact - but there's still work to do.
- 10.4% of adults in the Cedar Valley do not have a high school diploma.
- Only 69.5% of fourth graders in our community are proficient in reading.
Cedar Valley United Way is strategically investing in programs that build a stronger educational foundation for every child. These initiatives provide mentors, preschool and childcare scholarships and expanded learning opportunities to help students succeed today and into the future.
Our investments in education for 2024 - 2026 include the following programs:
TOTAL EDUCATION GRANTS | $199,750
Cedar Valley Preschool & Child Care
Childcare Support | $12,750
Growing Minds Early Learning Center (Formerly Grin and Grow)
Quality Child Care Services | $41,800
Volunteer Center of the Cedar Valley
RSVP Primetime Reading Buddies | $5,000
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Cedar Valley
Power Hour | $12,300
Summer Brain Gain | $6,150
One Cedar Valley
SHIPHT Youth Career Technical Education and Entrepreneurship Academy | $16,400
Waterloo Community Foundation
Youth Navigator Program | $17,550
YWCA of Black Hawk County
Wize Girlz | $8,200
iJAG
iJAG: Creating Inclusive Career Pathways for Underserved Youth | $38,000
Leader Valley Foundation
Leader in Me | $5,000
Operation Threshold
Home Visitation Program | $28,400
YWCA of Black Hawk County
Parents Achieving Success with Support | $8,200