United Way, Indiana's NewsCenter and area McDonald's are teaming up to provide local children in need with school supplies. Drop off new school supplies at local McDonald's and receive a free small coffee or beverage. All supplies will go to children living in the county in which the supplies are donated. Download the flyer for more information.

 

United Way of Allen County’s Learn United initiative is in search of volunteers to help elementary students improve their literacy skills over the summer. “Summer Reading Buddies” are needed June 14 through August 13 at a variety of times and locations. Volunteers may sign up for as little as one hour a week for two weeks, and as much as several hours a week read more...

Volunteer just 30 minutes of your time and be a Preschool Story Friend!  As a Story Friend you will be reading books with young children, in a small group, or one-on-one, in an early childhood setting. You will be helping the children develop their early literacy skills as you share your time and love of books and reading with them.

To find Preschool opportunities, click on the Volunteer button, then click SEARCH.  Choose to search read more...

In March, 3rd graders will take the writing portion of ISTEP. Students who struggle with reading, struggle with writing. This 7 week volunteer opportunity will help prepare 3rd graders for ISTEP and improve the writing skills of younger children.

Register here to be a Writing Coach!

If you've already registered as a Learn United volunteer, just sign in and select the Writing Coach opportunity, or contact 469-4030.

A volunteer coordinator will assist you in read more...