United Way Ready for School, Ready to Learn: creating villages
In places like rural Perry County, early childhood resources aren’t always easy to find. But Paige Fenicle and scores of people like her have discovered they can rely on the United Way.
Fenicle enrolled her 4-year-old daughter Ava in the Perry County Ready for School, Ready to Succeed program. Fenicle wasn’t sure what to expect. Her little girl was so shy. At first Fenicle figured the family would attend one class. Instead, Ava became a regular, learning to raise her hand, play well with others and clean up her toys.
“Having this program so close to home means absolutely everything to me,” Fenicle said. “They always say you need a village to raise a child. This program, United Way, they are my village for both my children.”
Watch video: Find out more about the Perry County Ready for School, Ready to Succeed program.
United with our community
Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine’s six-week United Way campaign is in its final week. So far, the efforts have raised $275,631 in pledges or 73% of its $380,000 goal.
Give and receive
Any Penn State Health or Penn State College of Medicine employee who contributes at least $182 ($7 per pay or $3.50 per week) to the Penn State Health United Way campaign will be eligible to win one of the following prizes:
- Preferred parking on the Hershey campus
- Hershey Medical Center suite at Giant Center events
- Hershey Bears Hockey tickets
- Hersheypark tickets for 2020 season
- York Revolution baseball tickets
Employees also will be eligible for United Way of the Capital Region’s raffle prizes:
- A new 2020 Kia Soul S donated by Turner Automotive. Approximate value: $22,000.
- $1,500 AAA Travel giveaway for a cruise or tour of your choice
- $1,500 in groceries from Giant Food Stores
- $1,000 Visa gift card from Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospitals
Penn State Health employees can access the United Way system and make a pledge or donation at inspired2give.org. College of Medicine employees were sent pledge materials, including the 2019 Green Pledge Cards, through interoffice mail.
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