United Way helps children and youth achieve their potential with the understanding that education is the foundation for a good life, setting the individual on a path of personal fulfillment, economic security and societal contribution.
Research has shown that after school enrichment is one of the most important factors affecting students' school performance, affording youth access to mentors, allowing them to learn new skills, and to engage in activities that build confidence.
Committed to empowering the youth of Racine County, United Way of Racine County is proud to support programs and projects that better prepare young people to not only improve their academic achievement today, but prepare them for a successful transition into the working world tomorrow.
Find out more about how United Way is connecting families with quality after-school programming through the Out of School Time Opportunities Study, the Racine Afterschool Web site, and Youth as Resources.
