Education

Young boy learning at computer.

United Way of West Florida fights for the education of every person in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. 
 

To improve education outcomes in our community, we work to leverage resources by strategically investing in quality programs through our Community Investment Process; building and participating in partnerships and coalitions; and advocating for policies that help students and learners of all ages.
 

Partner Agencies that receive Community Investment grant funding for education programs are required to submit regular reports identifying how funds are used to support programmatic efforts to improve education outcomes, such as:

 

  • 78% of youth served graduated on time
  • 81% of children (k-3) served are reading on grade level

 

2023-24 Funded Partners (Education Programs)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida

Beyond School Walls - $10,000

Serving Escambia County

 

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast Inc

Academic Success - $28,000

Serving Escambia and Santa Rosa counties

 

Central Gulf Coast CDF Freedom Schools

Harambee: Let's all pull together - $19,000

Serving Escambia County

 

Children's Home Society

Teenspace - $15,500

Serving Escambia County

 

Council on Aging of West Florida

Foster Grandparent Program - $24,000

Serving Escambia and Santa Rosa counites

 

Every Child a Reader in Escambia

Reading Pals - $11,000

Serving Escambia County

 

James B Washington Education and Sports, Inc.

Tutoring Towards Tomorrow's Dreams - Academic Tutorial Program - $9,000

Serving Escambia County

 

PACE Center for Girls INC

Girls Earning Diplomas (GED) Program - $8,000

Serving Escambia and Santa Rosa counites

 

Young Mens Christian Association

Yreads - $10,000

Serving Escambia County