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Mission:
United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties collaborates to support a foundation for the well-being, safety, and academic success of children, from birth to middle school.
Our Focus:
Our #1 goal is to build better futures for local kids and their caregivers. Our Community Grant partners help us meet this goal by providing services in our 3 priority areas:
- Kindergarten Preparedness –90% of a child’s brain is fully developed by the age of 5. Children who enter kindergarten with all the skills they need to succeed are more likely to read at grade level by 3rd grade and succeed in school. We support programs that promote early learning and help local children be prepared for school.
- Student Success – Students who regularly attend elementary and middle school are more likely to graduate high school. We support school attendance and programs that provide students with the support they need to do well in school.
- Basic Needs – It’s hard for children and families to focus on early learning and school success when they are struggling to meet basic needs, such as food, housing, health, or safety. We support programs that give children and their caregivers access to basic needs, helping them build a foundation for future success.
Our next grant cycle will take place in the Spring of 2027
United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties' 2025-2027 Funded Partners
B5 Learning Center – B5 Reads
Tutoring for 100 K–8 students learning English to strengthen reading and future success.
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Children’s Reading Foundation – Let’s READ!
Books, tools, and training for 500 families, helping children enter kindergarten ready to succeed.
Elijah Family Homes – Transition to Success
Housing and wraparound support for 75 children and their parents/caregivers in recovery.
Grace Collective – Life & Job Skills
Trauma-informed training for 75 women, improving stability for 100 children.
Restoration Community Impact – Market Popups
Food, clothing, and hygiene essentials for 1,800 children and families, delivered where they live and gather.
SARC – Crisis Program
24/7 trauma-informed advocacy and support for 300 children and caregivers facing violence or abuse.
TROT – Adaptive Riding
Horse-assisted activities for 70 children with disabilities to improve coordination, confidence, and social skills.