Dear Friends,
ONE VISION: LEARN GROW LIVE
It has been an outstanding year – we’ve been focused on our priorities in School Readiness,
Self-Sufficiency and Community Health. Having children ready for school, providing tools for
individuals and families to become independent and supported, and increasing access to basic
health are huge goals. But, as we unite together with our donors, volunteers, and partners, we
make real, lasting progress.
In April 2015 our Smart Beginnings Pre-K Summit drew a large, diverse audience and led us
to create a task force including the United Way, Charlottesville Area Community Foundation,
City of Charlottesville, and Albemarle County. Our vision is that every child with risk factors
has access to a quality pre-k experience. There are over 250 children in Charlottesville and
Albemarle who do not have any pre-k and arrive at school behind. And, we know that despite
our best efforts, children who start behind tend to stay behind. We can do better. And through
this unique partnership, we will.
Similarly, we are employing best practices in self-sufficiency and increasing physical and
mental health access. And, we are partnering with fitness and health care professionals,
community agencies, and nutrition specialists on a children’s fitness pilot as we seek ways
to prevent and overcome obesity. Innovation is occurring and we are excited to invest in
these opportunities.
If these goals speak to you, we would love to have you partner with us! It’s been another
amazing year. Please stop by or call either of us. We would love to learn what is important to
you for our community, and to share our ideas.
Daniel Goodall
Cathy Smith Train
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434.326.6968
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434.972.1701
Chair of the Board of Directors
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President
The audited financial report for the United Way-Thomas Jefferson Area is available at www.UnitedWayTJA.org.