Success Stories

Matt’s Journey to Independence with United Way and Mary’s Shelter

At 17, Matt’s world fell apart. His parents left him and his younger siblings; his siblings were able to be...

Meet Dylan, a first grader at Riverside Elementary. His family supported his participation in Read Alliance because he...

Growing Readers, a program of United Way’s Ready.Set.READ!, focuses on kindergarten readiness by providing support and...

The Child Development Associate (CDA) Program, a part of Ready.Set.READ! Growing Readers, is a 3-year program...

The Child Development Associate (CDA) Program, a part of Ready.Set.READ! Growing Readers, is a 3-year program designed...

United Way’s support of the Street Medicine Program (a program of Reading Hospital) is crucial in helping the homeless...

Becoming an Engaged Reader Carson’s excitement is unmistakable to his tutor, Chris Brennan, without even seeing his...

Despite COVID, youth mentors have found new ways to connect to the children and youth served by Big Brothers Big...

Stability is one of the most important factors contributing to a child’s success in life. That’s why United Way of...

The past few years have been tough for Richard. Financial hardship is a major stress for him; he does not have enough...

It is not uncommon for veterans to have trouble transitioning back to civilian life; the challenges can be...

COVID-19 has caused a steep increase in mental health problems. The isolation, uncertainty, and grief suddenly hurled...