Rappahannock United Way

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

Focus Area: Education

$292,500 - 11 Programs - 7 agencies

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.

2018-19 Education Funding

$131000

Parents and students develop behaviors that demonstrate the value of education and lead to graduation.

$19000

Children entering school demonstrate social readiness and literacy skills, knowledge, and ability.

$65000

Adults develop the skills necessary to secure and maintain employment.

1,199 Individuals will benefit from funded programs focused on school readiness, reading, math, and progress toward graduation.
$262,000 invested through community impact grants to 11 programs at 7 local agencies creating impact
703 at-risk students will receive extra instruction and support.
530 at-risk students will participate in programs designed to improve math skills.
430 summer students will prevent "Summer Brain Drain" through fun, enriching, free summer programs.

Outcomes for Education:

  • 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.

Stories of Education