Our partnership tracks data that shows where our children and young people are on eight community-wide indicators, and we provided up to date access to this data on our Data Dashboard. This data is important to track not because it shows that our children are failing...

The definition of United as written in the Oxford English Dictionary is as follows,   /yo͞oˈnīdəd/ adjective joined together politically, for a common purpose, or by common feelings.   It’s a concept most if not all of us understand. From moving heavy...

United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, the anchor organization for the Cradle to Career Partnership, and Women United honored community Literacy Champions at the 18th Annual Business Leaders for Early Education Breakfast on February 16th. Three area educators were...

In February, Program Manager Amber Schlak represented our partnership by participating in Love of Reading Week at two partner schools, Gale Elementary in the Tucson Unified School District and  Butterfield Elementary in the Marana Unified School District. Schlak is a...

Each month we are highlighting members of our Leadership Council and showcasing their dedication to our mission of preparing every child for success in school and life, ensuring the economic vitality of our community. This month we are highlighting Leadership Council...

Data is an important tool in working towards creating equitable access in education. When data is rigorously collected, analyzed, shared, and used for action, communities can make informed decisions. However, often there are barriers, real or perceived, that make...

On December 15th, Tucson Young Professionals hosted their annual Holiday Happy Hour at the Tucson Museum of Art. At this event, Young Leaders United organized an art auction featuring pieces created by Opportunity Youth, all of which were available for purchase....

Each month we are highlighting members of our Leadership Council and showcasing their dedication to our mission of preparing every child for success in school and life, ensuring the economic vitality of our community. This month we are highlighting Leadership Council...

Each month we are highlighting members of our Leadership Council and showcasing their dedication to our mission of preparing every child for success in school and life. This month we are highlighting Leadership Council member Jennifer Lohse, the Vice President of...

Cradle to Career and Youth on the Rise are releasing “Youth on the Rise: Supporting Youth Engagement,” a guide to fostering and supporting authentic youth engagement. The work of the Cradle to Career Partnership’s Youth on the Rise Change Network (YOTR) relies on...