United Way of Delta County has shifted its focus towards serving the community, with a new emphasis on school readiness, as stated by Executive Director Julie Mallard.
The traditional model for decades and decades was the workplace campaign — you’d go in and ask people to give money from payroll deductions, and that was really the bread and butter of United
The organization recently held a Family Academy event at Bay College, featuring literacy-based activities and free books, including a popular Rhythm and Rhyme station that showcased how music and rhythm can boost literacy skills.
Author's summary: United Way of Delta County now focuses on school readiness with community events.