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The
Children’s
Project
Mission:
to bring
the
community
together
and
ensure
every
child
has the
chance
to
thrive
physically,
mentally,
and
socially.
Vision:
to
ensure
every
child in
the LC
Valley
is ready
to be
successful
in
kindergarten
and
develop
ongoing
strategies
to keep
them
ahead of
the
curve.
Due to
the
increasing
rise in
poverty
in the
Lewis
Clark
Valley
and the
alarming
rate of
children
not
prepared
to enter
school
successful
from
Lewiston
and
Clarkston
kindergarten
readiness
tests,
Twin
County
United
Way has
gathered
local
partners
including
Lewiston
&
Clarkston
School
District,
Community
Action
Partnership,
Lewis
and
Clark
Early
Childcare
Program,
Lewiston
and
Asotin
County
Libraries
and more
to
establish
a
strategy
to equip
children
to enter
school
and
continue
on until
each
child is
on his
or her
career
path.
Programs:
Baby
Project-equipping
expectant
mothers
to
parents
of three
year-olds
with the
skills
they
need to
become
an
engaged,
effective
family.
Childcare
Project-giving
in-home
or large
daycare
facilities
and
their
employees
the
tools
necessary
to
provide
a
comprehensive
learning
environment
for the
children
they
serve on
a daily
basis.
Kindergarten
Project-Giving
children
an
inside
look of
what
school
will be
like and
teaching
essential
skills
to be
ready
for
kindergarten.
June
14-July
22,
Classes
are from
8
a.m.-Noon
on
Monday-Thursday
each
week,
including
three
family
nights.
Breakfast,
lunch,
and
transportation
are
provided.
*Funding
support
for
these
programs
have
been
provided
by
generous
TCUW
donors
and
Community
Action
Partnership.
Click
below
for the
Children's
Project
Brochure
or a
Registration
Form
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Women’s Leadership Council
Are you ready for the next step to
LIVE UNITED?
Connecting women in the Lewiston Clarkston Community with opportunities to give, advocate, and volunteer to make a difference.
Give
Make a contribution to the Community Impact Fund, purchase books for the local children in need, help a family build financial stability skills.
Advocate
Speak up! Make your voice heard, talk to those who can help make a difference in the most pressing issues in our community. Get others involved.
Volunteer
Connect with United Way to start spending an hour a week, one day a month, or anytime that works for you to help others. Volunteers can help set up for a family learning night, read to children who need some extra help, prepare snacks for a educational summer program, or participate in other creative opportunities.
Contact the TCUW office to join the Women’s Leadership Council.
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