Become a tutor, change a life
Please join more than 600 of your friends, colleagues and neighbors as a Schools of Hope tutor by clicking here to register for orientation and make a difference in a child‘s life today!
Schools of Hope is an early intervention model for children who are struggling with reading. Volunteer tutors spend 30 minutes per week tutoring a 1st or 2nd grade student in Sonoma County including schools in: Cloverdale, Cotati, Geyserville (NEW!), Guerneville, Forestville, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sonoma, and Windsor (NEW!).
Education is a one of the three key building blocks United Way recognizes must be in place for individual and community success. It is essential for finding and keeping a job with a livable wage and health benefits, and reading is not only a cornerstone of education but also vital for mastering the skills necessary to thrive. Currently, 49% of our area’s 3rd graders are reading below grade level, and United Way along with its partnering local school districts and community organizations have a goal to see 90% of these students reading at or above grade level by 2020.
To learn more about the importance of education and United Way’s Schools of Hope, visit www.unitedwaywinecountry.org or contact our Education Program Officer Andrew Leonard at 707-528-4485 x141 or Andrew.leonard@unitedwaywinecountry.org.
