Why We Love National Mentoring Month
January is National Mentoring Month, and it’s a special time to recognize the power of how mentoring relationships grow and improve education, personal development and well-being across our community. United …
ReadingPals
National Volunteer Month: Erika Axani
April is National Volunteer Month and we are featuring volunteers who make a difference at United Way of Broward County and in our community. This week, we are highlighting Erika …
From the Classroom to Video
READINGPALS VOLUNTEER ENJOYS NEW READING OPPORTUNITY With schools closed, people across the community are finding creative ways to share educational experiences with children – and that includes ReadingPals, United Way …
Meet Susan, A ReadingPals Volunteer
EACH MONTH WE WILL BE HIGHLIGHTING A UNITED WAY OF BROWARD COUNTY VOLUNTEER – THIS MONTH WE ARE HIGHLIGHTING SUSAN, A READINGPALS VOLUNTEER. Why did you decide to get …
Military Children Ready for Back To School
On August 1st, United Way of Broward County’s MISSION UNITED opened its doors to the Colker Center, revealing hundreds of colorful backpacks piled high filled with school supplies. As active …
Top 5 Books to Read with Your Children
With back to school season in full force, it is important to keep your children’s brains stimulated outside of the classroom as well. Reading with them for about 30 minutes …
Jonathan and James
Imagine having to repeat first grade while your twin brother goes on to second. That was the uncomfortable reality for Jonathan, whose trouble with reading prevented him from moving forward …
Terry
Have you ever heard of the saying, “It only takes a moment to make an impact”? Terry Harbert can certainly attest to the truth of that statement. Through United Way …
Mentors Make a Difference
Early childhood intervention provides a tremendous impact to instill a child’s love for reading, and our ReadingPals volunteers dedicate about one hour per week at local schools. One of our …
Jerry & Judy
For Jerry and Judy Eppy, giving back has always been a priority. The married couple of 56 years have always been philanthropic, and they are making their presence felt locally as …
