United Way's Day of Action
Virtual Book Drive
As part of United Way's focus on education, United Way wants to mobilize the community around the importance of early grade reading.
This past year, supporters donated money for the virtual book drive. Donations assisted the United Way to buy 260 books for Marion County children who attended the Boys & Girls Club.
Check out photos from the book distribution event!
"Research shows that kids who don't have access to books or an adult reading to them, don't read as well," said Maureen Quinlan, United Way of Marion County president. "For every 50 children who don't learn to read in kindergarten, 44 will still be struggling in third grade. We want to get books into the hands of kids who need them the most."
United Way Day of Action is an opportunity for United Way communities to show what it means to LIVE UNITED. June 21st-the longest day of the year, with more daylight hours than any other-presents an annual opportunity for the United Way system to declare its intention to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways by mobilizing thousands of people around a common goal: advancing the common good.
Our community will join people all across the country who are going to take action- demonstrating how they LIVE UNITED by giving, advocating and volunteering in the areas of education, income and health.
For more information on United Way's DAY OF ACTION contact the United Way at 352-732-9696
