Family Empowerment

Family Empowerment: Supporting families of Charlotte County

Investing
in the growth and success
of families, fostering their ability to
thrive and build a legacy of
achievement across generations.

Click on the video to learn about our Reading Buddies Program through Charlotte County Reads

Family Empowerment Impact

730+ Reading Buddy
Volunteer Hours

Value:$23,000!

1,150 Kindergarten Bags
132 Volunteer hours
in one morning!

Families received $18,591.55
in fresh veggies,
gift & gas cards & more!

GET HELP:

What is a Reading Buddy?  

A Reading Buddy is a dependable adult who reads with students one-on-one at our Charlotte County after-school clubs. Reading Buddies are matched with children to help grow their love of reading, which translates to better phonics and decoding skills and eventually reading for learning and comprehension.  

If your child is struggling with reading proficiency and you would like your child to be connected to a Reading Buddy by contacting Alexandra Schoenmakers at hope@unitedwayccfl.org

Join the Circle of Parents

Circle of Parents is a group with children from birth to age 5. This group meets frequently to share information about resources, early childhood learning, parenting techniques, fellowship, and lots of recipes!  If interested in joining or receiving more information please contact us at rd@unitedwayccfl.org

Be on the lookout for Remake Learning Days in, the spring of 2025. More information soon!  

GIVE HELP:

Volunteer as a Reading Buddy 
Click here to get on the queue to find out about the next Reading Buddy training 

Volunteer with Women United 

Women United in Charlotte County, Florida, brings women together to drive impactful change through community initiatives, fostering collaboration and investment in programs benefiting children, families, and the future.

Check back for other volunteer opportunities and projects like: 

  • Book Circles with The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading 
  • Preparing Kindergarten Readiness Bags 
  • Read Across America 
  • This Book is Cool!  

Volunteer with Women United

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Want to see more Impact?

Women United in Charlotte County, Florida, brings women together to drive impactful change through community initiatives, fostering collaboration and investment in programs benefiting children, families, and the future. Learn more about Women United

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