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Verona Elementary has first ever Literacy Night
Battle Creek Enquirer (December 21, 2011) Written by Justin Hinkley for The Enquirer   A yuletide funhouse on Tuesday kicked off an effort to rally parental and community supp
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Donors help United Way exceed this year’s campaign goal by raising $5,934,101

Battle Creek, MI – Saturday night’s Battle Creek Knights game was filled with more than the usual basket-slamming fun; it was also when United Way Campaign Cabinet members, led b
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Childred from SNAP Preschool help United Way celebrate reaching the 80% mark of the community's $5.8 million goal!!!
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Kellogg Company contributes $3.9 million to United Way's Campaign for the Common Good
    BATTLE CREEK  (October 31, 2011) –  Kellogg Company today announced a $3.9 million contribution to United Way of Greater Battle Creek’s Campaign for t
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Kellogg Co. gives $3.9 million to United Way campaign - Contribution down a bit from last year
Battle Creek Enquirer (October 31, 2011) Written by John C. Sherwood for The Enquirer
Despite a gray sky and damp grass, the mood was jovial and happy Monday in the yard in front of Ke
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United Way of Greater Battle Creek Announces Greater Battle Creek Income Program Services Request for Funding Proposals

United Way of Greater Battle Creek (UWGBC) seeks proposals from eligible 501(c) 3 nonprofit organizations seeking to Advance the Common Good, creating opportunities for a better quality of l
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Education

Understanding the importance of family involvement, United Way of Greater Battle Creek’s goal is that all Battle Creek youth will develop the character, knowledge and personal/social skills necessary for educational success from pre-kindergarten through high school graduation years and be prepared to successfully meet 21st century challenges.

 

 

School Readiness: All young children prepared and eager to succeed in school

     
Indicator: Percentage of children demonstrating appropriate kindergarten level entrance skills.
Indicator: Percentage of children demonstrating appropriate kindergarten level social skills.
     
       

School Success: School success for all children by 3rd grade

     
Indicator: Academic Achievement - Percentage of children performing at grade level as evidenced by grades, independent measurement, MEAP/testing etc.
Indicator: Social Achievement - Percentage of children evidencing appropriate age/grade level social skills.
     
       

Support for Adolescent Development: Focus on middle school age yourth 5th - 8th grade

     
Indicator: Percentage of positive change in levels of adolescent behaviors
     
       

Mentoring for Families & Children: All ages from early childhood - 12th grade

     
Indicator: Percentage of families with increased engagement in parenting skills and involvement in child's life, school expectations forchild and social expectations fromchildhood - adulthood.
Indicator: Percentage of children with increased engagement in schools expectations, social expectations (childhood - adult) and involvement in family life.
     
       

Common Good Forecaster - Exploring the Impact of Education in Your Community
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The following programs will fall under the Education Pillar from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012:      
       
 

ALTRUSA DAY NURSERY
Removing Barriers to School Readiness

 

(THE) ARC
Educational Advocacy

     

 

BOY SCOUTS-SW MI COUNCIL
Learning for Life

     

 

CISD (Calhoun Intermediate School District)
Early Grade Reading Initiative

     


COMMUNITY FATHERHOOD
Community Fatherhood

     


COMMUNTIY UNLIMITED
BLAST

     
 

EDUCATORS' TASK FORCE
Early Childhood Connections 

     


FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES, INC.
Family/School Advocacy Services 

     


FAMILY ENRICHMENT CENTER
Take a Break Child Care Center

     


(THE) FIRST TEE OF BATTLE CREEK
The First Tee Program 

     


(THE) HAVEN OF REST MINISTRIES
GAP Kids Educational Program

     
 

S.N.A.P. INC.
Child Care

     
 

STARR COMMONWEALTH
Suspension Center

     
 

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNCIL

Drug Prevention Education

     
 

URBAN LEAGUE OF BATTLE CREEK
Family Focus

     
 

VOCES (formerly Latino/Hispanic Community Project)
"Lideres" Youth Council and "Padres Lideres" Coalition Program