Stories

Is Breaking The Cycle of Childhood Poverty Really Possible?

Wednesday, May. 13, 2015

Before you read another word, let me confess that I don’t have the answer to the title of this post. You’re not going to find a magical silver bullet in these words that will heal a complex and systemic, yet very personal challenge, facing our community. There are those with far more expertise who can attempt to address that subject.

Early Learning

United Way of the Columbia-Willamette Launches "Infant at Work" Program

Monday, Apr. 27, 2015

Early Learning

Early Literacy Kits Help Prepare Kids for Kindergarten

Monday, Apr. 27, 2015

Studies show that the development of early literacy skills through early experiences with books and stories is directly linked to a child's success in learning to read. But in low income neighborhoods, there’s an average of just one book for every 300 children.