Rappahannock United Way

3310 Shannon Park Dr., Fredericksburg, VA 22408    |    (540) 373-0041

Focus Area: Education

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Quality education that can lead to a stable job.

A good education is fundamental to a quality life. Rappahannock United Way works to ensure that children are prepared for success in school and adults get the skills needed for employment.

JOIN THE RUW EDUCATION FOCUS AREA COUNCIL

 

Education Focus Area Council members bring their own unique expertise and experiences to help inform and guide the RUW Community Impact Grant process; ensuring the most profound impact is made in our community.

Education Focus Area Council members work with RUW Community Impact staff to ensure RUW education specific goals and outcomes are supported through Community Impact grants.

AT RUW, WE FOCUS AT CREATING THESE RESULTS:

  • Birth to 5 years: Parents develop positive behaviors that support children (birth-5 years) in achieving developmental milestones.
  • School Readiness: Children entering school demonstrate social readiness and literacy skills.
  • School Success & Graduation: Parents and students develop behaviors that demonstrate the value of education and lead to graduation.
  • Workforce Education: Individuals have the skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the changing workforce.