United Way's Be There

The Be There campaign is an initiative of the United Way of Southwestern Pa that believes kids who attend school regularly are more likely to succeed.

The Be There Community Forum is a space for community members to share their thoughts, ideas, and experiences related to school attendance and its connection to academic achievement. Members who join the group are welcomed to share information about events, post questions that inspire discussion, and connect with others who can provide advice and support. The Be There campaign is an initiative of

the United Way of Allegheny County operating under the belief that kids who attend school regularly are more likely to succeed. By partnering with schools and community groups, Be There creates awareness about the issue of chronic absence and promotes strategies that foster positive environments and cultures that inspire students to come to school every day. The goal of the Be There Community Forum is for community members to connect and feel supported in a way that allows them to do their best to improve school attendance among school-age youth in their lives. If members have any questions or are interested in learning more about how to get involved, they can post on the page or reference Be There’s contact information to reach an associate.

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What is chronic absence? Chronic absence is defined as missing 10% or more of a school year. If broken down, missing only two days of school a month makes a student chronically absent. Nationally, up to 7.5 million students are chronically absent. Multiple years of chronic absence at any point in a student’s career is a forewarning of academic trouble. Research shows that chronically absent students are less likely to succeed academically, are more likely to be suspended, and are more likely to eventually dropout. In fact, one study showed that 3 out of 4 students who are chronically absent in 6th grade will never graduate from high school! Be There believes that by partnering with schools and community groups to develop creative solutions and strategies that prevent and reduce chronic absence, we are working to give students a brighter future. For materials that explain chronic absence and strategies to combat the problem, please reference the “Files” page for related documents. If there is a resource you need and it is not included in those files, refer to the contact information to reach a Be There associate who can do their best to offer useful information.

03/12/2020

In times of need, United Way is here to help. As news of develops, we are taking action:
- United Way's PA 2-1-1 Southwest is ready to help people facing difficulties. Our resource navigators can help connect individuals and families with food pantries, health care services, tax prep assistance, utility and eviction prevention assistance and more. Those seeking help should dial 2-1-1, text their zip code to 898-211, or visit PA211sw.org.
- United Way’s PA 2-1-1 Southwest is a trusted source for reliable information. To receive text messages with the most up-to-date information and resources, sign up at pa211sw.org/text-alerts.

01/24/2020

Champions of Learning 2020 Nomination Form

01/17/2020

The nomination deadline has been extended through this weekend!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Champions2020_Nomination

Consortium for Public Education United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania

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01/14/2020

You might be a teacher if you collect things like toilet paper rolls, coffee cans, and paint strips on the off chance you might be able to use them for a project sometime.

Helping Students Make New Year’s Resolutions: A Step-by-Step Plan

01/07/2020

Happy New Year! In this season of resolutions, here are a few tips to help your students make - and stick to - their own.

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/resolutions/

Helping Students Make New Year’s Resolutions: A Step-by-Step Plan

01/04/2020

Here's a fun math fact in honor of National Trivia Day!
111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321

01/03/2020

There's still time! Nominate the Champions of Learning in your school or community today!

Champions of Learning 2020 Nomination Form Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

01/02/2020

Who's your champion of learning? Nominate them by January 17! United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Consortium for Public Education

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12/13/2019

Who's a Champion of Learning in your school or community? Nominate your Champion today at www.surveymonkey.com/r/champions2020_nomination!

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12/12/2019

United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania is proud to receive their ninth consecutive four-star rating from Charity Navigator! Learn more below.

“When it comes to helping communities address their greatest challenges, there aren’t many local nonprofits that rise to the level of United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania.”

United Way is proud to receive our ninth consecutive four-star rating from Charity Navigator. Learn more from our campaign co-chairs David Holmberg, president and CEO, Highmark Health, and Cynthia Hundorfean, president and CEO, Allegheny Health Network: uwswpa.org/category/voices-united.

11/26/2019

Our Awards celebration is back! United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania and the Consortium for Public Education are again seeking nominees: surveymonkey.com/r/Champions2020_Nomination

The event will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2020.

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