You are transforming the future of thousands of Erie County children by investing financial resources to benefit United Way’s community school initiative. Women United are leading the charge to a brighter future of leveling the playing field so all children succeed in school. Several events have been planned this year to continue to inform, recruit and celebrate Women United!
Tuesday, March 25 | 4-7:30 p.m. | East Middle School
If you are interested in volunteering in Erie's Public Schools , this clinic will help you acquire your required clearances with ease. Volunteers who attend will complete the following clearances on-site at no cost- FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse History Clearance and PA State Police Criminal Background Check Clearance.
Thursday, April 3 | 5-7 p.m. | Erie Yacht Club
Updates from McKinley and Union City Elementary School Principals and Community School Directors highlighting data from the Annual Progress Reports, updates on each schools’ student leadership programs and the success as well as the impact of family engagement events. The Union City team will focus on their progress as a Community School now in year 3; and the McKinley team will focus on their progress as a Community School now in year 8.
Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 5-7 p.m. | Harding Auditorium
School culture and teacher appreciation – how changing the school culture impacts teacher retention. Both the Harding Elementary and Wilson Middle school teams will share strategies behind their success stories.
Thursday, May 8 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Sheraton Bayfront Harlequin Ballroom
The impact of Experiential Learning on student success presented by Chris Fox, Community School Director at Diehl Elementary. Experience Matters - what is Experiential Learning and why is it important? The process of learning by doing, experiential learning provides students with hands-on opportunities to develop skills, gain deeper understanding, and make connections from lessons in the classroom to the world around them.
Summer Celebration | Wednesday, June 25 | 5-7 p.m. | Erie Yacht Club
This annual recruiting event is to acknowledge all the successes and growth of the United Way Community School Model. It’s also an opportunity to bring a guest to network with like-minded individuals with a passion for students in Erie County.
Holiday Celebration | Wednesday, December 3 | 5-7 p.m. | The Schoolhouse
Join us for this holiday event to celebrate the extraordinary impact Women United made last year! Together, we’ve transformed lives and uplifted our community.
Wednesday, July 23-24 | Gannon University
The two-day event will provide the foundation and the “nuts and bolts” of the community school strategy implemented by United Way of Erie County, a nationally recognized best-practice backbone organization that launched the model in Erie, Pennsylvania in 2017. Learn more!
***Detailed information will be sent out prior to each event. Questions, please call Julie Chacona at 814-456-2937 Ext. 256. ***
