Chris was about to give up because he couldn't keep up with his class.

Then he found the supports he needed to catch up, keep up and even get ahead. Now the only thing he doesn’t understand is why more kids don’t get the help they need to succeed.

Children and youth are the future of our community. To become successful, independent adults they need a good start in life, access to early literacy and development programs, positive school experiences and to graduate from high school. They also benefit from recreational activities, mentor relationships with adult role models and opportunities to discover and develop their talents, interests and dreams for the future.

United Way partners with all levels of government, the business community, human service organizations and community members to identify, address and remove the barriers children face in their journey from“cradle to career”− but we couldn’t do it without you.

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