United Way for Greater ÁùºÏ±¦µä And ÁùºÏ±¦µä To Make Significant Early Childhood Education Announcement That Will Impact Hundreds of Low-Income Children in ÁùºÏ±¦µä

On Behalf of United Way:

WHAT: United Way for Greater ÁùºÏ±¦µä (UWATX) will announce a significant grant to ÁùºÏ±¦µä (ÁùºÏ±¦µä) to allow for expanded early childhood education. 

The grant will target low-income families from under-resourced neighborhoods in ÁùºÏ±¦µä. 

WHO: Debbie Bresette, president, United Way for Greater ÁùºÏ±¦µä Dr. Paul Cruz, superintendent, ÁùºÏ±¦µä Dr. Leah Newkirk Meunier, vice president, strategic programs at United Way for Greater ÁùºÏ±¦µä 

WHEN: Thursday, April 2, 2015 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. 

WHERE: Lucy Read Pre-Kindergarten Demonstration School 2608 Rich Creek ÁùºÏ±¦µä, TX 78757 

VISUALS: Video/photograph opportunities of current Pre-K classroom at Lucy Read Interviews with a family participating in a Pre-K 3 pilot program 

*Please contact Lisa Candido (512.626.0442) or Lia Pette (281.793.5581) if you are planning to attend so that we may assist in on-site coordination. 

United Way for Greater ÁùºÏ±¦µä 

United Way for Greater ÁùºÏ±¦µä inspires, leads and unites an eclectic community of philanthropists including individuals, nonprofits, business and government to overcome barriers to economic opportunities and ensure Greater ÁùºÏ±¦µä continues to thrive. United Way for Greater ÁùºÏ±¦µä's work is research-based and results driven and resources are invested so that everyone has access to the promise of ÁùºÏ±¦µä.