Join us in empowering more kids to believe they can shape the future and the community.
Too many kids struggle with literacy in the Quad Cities. But, we’re uniting new friends and long-time partners across the Quad Cities to improve youth literacy and empower kids.
Join our Kids United campaign to provide 3,000 copies of the new book “The Adventures of Kids United: The Glass Bridge” to all local second graders and power United Way programming that’s activating reading mentors and creating measurable success toward boosting youth literacy.
“The Adventures of Kids United: The Glass Bridge,” written by our United Way QC president and CEO, Rene Gellerman, invites young readers to discover their potential to create change. In this story, five Quad Cities friends unlock their own “superpowers” — the qualities that make them unique — as they tackle challenges using teamwork, creativity and kindness. The book encourages kids to believe in themselves and see their strengths as tools for building a better community.
Proceeds from every book support United Way QC’s literacy programs, making it possible for more kids to develop the skills and confidence to thrive.
Watch the trailer for “The Adventures of Kids United: The Glass Bridge.”
Are you ready to be the hero our students need?
Join us in giving a child the confidence to see themselves as capable, powerful and worthy of achieving their biggest dreams — starting with third grade reading proficiency.
When you support United Way’s Kids United campaign, you’re giving books for kids, providing reading mentors and fueling third-grade literacy programs here in Scott and Rock Island Counties.
Looking for a great gift idea? Want to share this story with your favorite kiddo? You can purchase your book on Amazon or at Barnes & Noble today — and 100% of proceeds will help youth literacy in the QC!
Join the 150+ of your neighbors in making a lasting difference for a local student. Sign up as a Read United mentor to team up with an elementary student in need of a little extra help to boost their reading scores. All it takes is 30 minutes once a week through the rest of the school year.
Power up your fun and inspiration with the Kids United Power Pack & Activity Kit! This downloadable kit — geared toward young learners — is packed with engaging activities that encourage bravery, kindness and teamwork. Kids can complete the Kids United Hero Challenge to earn their printable Hero Certificate and proudly display their superpowers. It’s a wonderful resource to help children build confidence and explore how they can make a difference in their community.
When you’re a kid, your ability to read proficiently is basically a superpower — it’s essential for your success. And when you can read by third grade, your odds of keeping up in school and graduating on time improve significantly.
United Way literacy programs have been proven to help. Check out this blog post to learn more about the lasting impact literacy creates for kids in the Quad Cities.
Your commitment helps create a Quad Cities where every child’s potential is limited only by their imagination, not their circumstances.
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