Bold Goals Coalition

Nearly half of Jasper City Schools students qualify for free or reduced lunch. That's why United Way and partners are expanding access to healthy food through a new Family Market in Walker County. Learn more here: boldgoals.org/new-family-mar…

A new chapter for early learning in Bessemer! The Learning Garden, founded by Courtnye Carr blends play, exploration & healthy living all while creating 30 new childcare spots! Learn more here: bit.ly/4qkrwZF

“When kids are supported by mentors, they start imagining futures they might not have considered before.” – Katie Prince, VP of Programs at @BBBSBHM. BBBS and inCommunity are giving Fairfield students career experiences & confidence to dream bigger: bit.ly/3IkK0aY

Wishing you a Happy Labor Day from Bold Goals! Today, we celebrate the dedication of our team, partners and agencies who make a difference in our community.

Wishing you a safe and happy 4th of July from United Way’s Bold Goals Coalition! We hope you spend the day enjoying some fun and time with the people you care about most.

Fairfield students are gaining confidence and support through stronger school-community partnerships. “Bringing programs into schools makes support more accessible,” said Ryan Parker, UWCA's VP of Community Impact-Bold Goals Coalition. Learn more here: bit.ly/4jqr4VG

Reminder! The Childcare Expansion Grant is open until this Friday, April 4th! Up to $25,000 is available for DHR-licensed childcare providers in Central Alabama to increase enrollment in high-quality early learning programs. Apply now: uwca.org/for-nonprofits…

Attention Central Alabama childcare providers! You can apply to receive up to $25,000 to expand your facility and increase enrollment in high-quality early learning programs. Applications are due April 4, 2025. Learn more here: uwca.org/for-nonprofits…

Attention Central Alabama childcare providers! You can now apply to receive up to $25,000 to expand your facility and increase enrollment in high-quality early learning programs. Applications are due April 4, 2025. Learn more & register for info sessions: uwca.org/for-nonprofits…

Evan Reddick, a doctoral student in education, finds joy in tutoring Birmingham middle schoolers. Through a partnership between @UNITEDWAYAL and @BhamCitySchools, he's helping students build confidence and skills. Learn more here: bit.ly/4i6bHko

Improving accessibility and quality of childcare in our region is a big project. It requires many partners, including @UNITEDWAYAL, @ccr_bhm, @WomensFdnAL and many others. Courtnye Carr is someone who makes our collaborative ELAI program get the job done: bit.ly/3X5QJK0

We recently celebrated supporting 65+ childcare centers through our Early Learning Acceleration Institute! A new round of grants opens March 3rd, with applications due by April 4th. Learn more about our 1-year anniversary and the grant process here: bit.ly/3WZQ4de

“Without play, children don’t learn,” said John Malone, Treasurer of Foundations Early Learning and Family Center in Fairfield. That’s why, when Foundations needed to relocate last year, UWCA helped fund the construction of two new playgrounds: boldgoals.org/child-developm…

Proud to partner with @BhamCitySchools and local colleges/universities to make this happen!

Looking forward to working with @fcschoolsystem @AlabamaAchieves and dozens of other partners to support students and families through #Communityschools bhamnow.com/2023/03/28/uni…

Absolutely blown away by the love and support from 90+ @fcschoolsystem partners at yesterday’s Building Community Schools Partner Luncheon! We couldn’t be more grateful for the partnership with @UNITEDWAYAL to make it all possible! #wholechild @AlabamaMTSS @AlabamaAchieves

Fairfield City Schools and United Way set the standard today! Community members gathered to discuss how we can all support the scholars and families of Fairfield City Schools through a community schools approach! @AlabamaMTSS @AlabamaAchieves @ljaikerson @DrRAThompson1 @ALSDEOSI

Excited to have so many committed partners around the table discussing how to build Community Schools w/in Fairfield to serve students and families @fcschoolsystem

Enjoyed celebrating our early learning champions participating in the Alabama Quality STARS program! buff.ly/3LxQWRp

The Bold Goals Coalition recently hosted a Literacy Action Network discussion with leadership from local school systems to explore opportunities for greater collaboration across sectors to support regional literacy goals. boldgoals.org/collaborating-…