100%
of youth graduated from high school on time
United Way is dedicated to helping Palm Beach County youth succeed. Our investments help provide quality educational support and mentor matches, empowering youth to thrive in school and beyond.
We are removing barriers to academic success by helping youth gain access to supportive services so they will be promoted to the next grade, remain engaged in learning, and graduate from high school. When youth in middle and high school participate in academic enrichment programs, school attendance, grades, and social and emotional health improve.
Education increases earning potential. By supporting programs that help youth gain the skills they need to graduate from high school and complete a certification, trade school, or college degree, we are empowering youth to thrive and strengthening our community’s workforce.
United Way is also engaged in Birth to 22: United for Brighter Futures, an alliance of community partners supporting the healthy growth, development and education of Palm Beach County children so that they can graduate from high school and succeed in life.
Youth who participate in mentor relationships with a caring, nonparental adult miss fewer school days, are less likely to participate in risky behaviors, and are more likely to graduate on time. United Way’s Mentor Center leads a network of 60 mentor programs in Palm Beach County and oversees 6,500 mentor matches each year.
