EDUCATION

We believe education, income and health are the foundation for a good life. A quality education is essential to getting and keeping a job. An adequate income is important for economic stability. Good health is critical for everyone, especially families with children.

United Way has always supported these areas by funding a safety net of essential human services. Our goal is to also address some of the systemic issues and achieve long-lasting changes that prevent problems from happening in the first place.

Here in Pierce County we’re focused on early learning initiatives to ensure all kids entering kindergarten get off to a good start. We also need to provide more safe places and enriching after-school activities for kids.

OUR GOAL
Help children and youth achieve their potential through education

Increase the number of children who are ready to succeed upon entering kindergarten
Increase the number of youth who graduate from high school with the skills necessary to succeed

Watch Rick Allen's presentation to the House Early Learning & Children's Services Committee

Special thanks to our generous Early Learning Legacy Partners who have made mulit-year commitments to support early childhood development efforts.

KBTC-TV
Pierce County
City of Tacoma
Russell Investments
Totem Ocean Trailer Express
Tucci & Sons
Rainier Pacific Bank
Columbia Bank
Concrete Technology
R-4 Printing
Tapco Credit Union
Financial Solutions
Law Office of Thaddeus Martin IV
Propel (formerly Bradtrud Middleton)
Foundation for Early Learning
Greater Pierce County Community Network
City of Lakewood
Gates Foundation

First 5 FUNdamentals Receives New Investment to Support Early Learning in Pierce County United Way of Pierce County, a partner in the local effort to improve early learning among children up to five years of age, announced a $1.05 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to expand the area’s home visiting program (Promoting First Relationships), part of the county’s First 5 FUNdamentals plan. FULL STORY