Category: High-Quality Education
Hundreds of students celebrate school achievement at United Way recognition event
The annual event – which this year featured activities including a bounce house, tug of war, sack races, face painting and more – celebrated the 2015-2016 school-year accomplishments of United Way’s Achievers For Life middle-school students.
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Success Story: Peyton Jones
When Peyton started the school-year as a new VPK student at the Riverplace Chappell Childcare Center, she was hesitant, not quite sure of herself. Now, Peyton has blossomed into a confident student, ready to take on new learning opportunities.
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Giving Back: United Way volunteer happy to do his part to move community forward
Jacksonville has become home to Rowe and his family, and he sees his efforts to serve others as part of taking care of that home. It is part of his own servant-led approach to life.
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Giving Back: Being a mentor helped transition to fatherhood
Kutzer, a financial analyst, became a United Way volunteer after chairing United Way’s annual giving campaign at Arizona Chemical, where Kutzer has worked for the last eight years. Kutzer was struck by the need for volunteers, especially male role models.
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AFL Mentor Spotlight: Jeff Smith
For information on how you can become an Achievers For Life mentor, visit: www.unitedwaynefl.org/achievers-for-life
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