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UWCF Initiatives

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Early Childhood Education

UWCF’s Early Childhood Education Initiative helps children to enter school ready to read.

Academic Achievement

UWCF’s Academic Achievement Initiative helps to improve high school graduation rates.

Community Partnership School

UWCF helps to improve school readiness, academic achievement, health and financial stability for students, their families and the larger Crystal Lake community.

Financial Stability

UWCF’s Financial Stability Initiative helps families to find and maintain financial stability.

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Health

UWCF’s Health Initiative helps to improve condition specific health indicators and reduce unnecessary ER visits, days in the hospital, rehabilitation centers and nursing homes.

George W. Jenkins End Hunger

UWCF’s George W. Jenkins End Hunger Initiative reduces food insecurity for adults and children in Polk County.

Basic Needs

UWCF helps stabilize short-term crises by providing critical interventions and referrals.

  • Early Childhood Education Initiative
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  • Community Partnership School Initiative
  • Financial Stability Initiative
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