United Way Day of Action

June 21, 2011

Every year on June 21, United Way invites all Americans to LIVE UNITED and take action in their communities.  Last year, there were more than 74,000 individuals volunteering at more than 400 projects focused on education, income, and health in all fifty states.  This year will have a major focus on improving education.

Featured Events:

Join Us On the National Mall

United Way and Target are recruiting 1,000 volunteers for a special event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to assemble summer reading backpacks for 50,000 students. Join us to volunteer!

Dispatch: Amplifying Education

United Way and Dispatch share the passion for improving education for young people across America, because everyone deserves a chance at academic success.  Dispatch will be Amplifying Education during their summer tour to help United Way recruit one million volunteer readers, tutors and mentors.

Additional Events

Across the country, events will be taking place at participating Target stores and through the Department of Education regional offices.  

Take Action Online

This year, on the Day of Action, United Way will officially launch its education call to action: Recruit one million volunteer readers, tutors and mentors.  Take the pledge on this page today.

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	Share Your Day of Action   HASH TAG: #2011Action Join hundreds of individuals to share pictures, videos, and updates about your Day of Action on Facebook and Twitter.  Use hash tag #2011Action on Twitter or post at facebook.org/UnitedWay Answer on Facebook (Tag United Way) or on Twitter (#2011Action): What does volunteering mean to you?
	Take Action - Contact Your Representative Support Early Childhood Programs Research shows early literacy proficiency is critical in laying the foundation for student success. Failure to read on track by the end of third grade not only has negative consequences for children and their families, but it also has significant economic implications for our nation, leading to increased costs for remediation and special education. Not one party can be solely responsible for bringing every child to grade-level proficiency. Families, communities, educators and policymakers must work together to ensure that all children have the literacy skills necessary for success in school and life. Support investments in quality early education programs, such as Head Start, Early Head Start and the Child Care and Development Block Grant, so that all children start school equipped with the building blocks of literacy.  With your help, we can show a broad base of national, state, and local support for investments in early childhood.   Contact your representative today.

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• Register for the Day of Action (United Way Online)

Kick Off the United Way Day of Action on June 21. Pledge to Become a Volunteer Reader, Tutor or Mentor.