United is the Way to… YOUTH OPPORTUNITY
Every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. At Batavia United Way, we help children get off to a good start and empower youth to reach their full potential by breaking down barriers to success. We advance what works, including early childhood education, literacy development, enrichment opportunities like afterschool and summer programs, and family engagement, fostering a future where every young person can realize their dreams.
Funded Youth Opportunity Programs
Batavia Public Schools
After school mentoring program
CASA Kane County
Child Advocacy Program
Mercy Housing – Batavia Apartments
Out of School Enrichment
Suicide Prevention Services
Training & Support Services for Depression and Suicide Prevention
TriCity Family Services
Emotional wellness programming
Water Street Studios
Art outreach programming
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Batavia
Building a Love of Learning from a Young Age
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a free book-gifting program that provides high-quality, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five, regardless of their family’s income. Each month, registered children receive a new book in the mail, helping to foster a love of reading and build early literacy skills. Batavia United Way proudly sponsors this program for Batavia families, ensuring that every child has access to the joy and benefits of books from an early age. Sign up today and start your child’s reading journey!
Success By 6 Preschool Scholarship
Ensuring all children have access to early learning
The Success By 6 Preschool Scholarship provides financial assistance to ensure that all Batavia children have access to high-quality early education, regardless of their family’s income. By partnering with local preschools, this program helps young learners build a strong foundation in academic, social, and emotional skills, preparing them for kindergarten and beyond. Every child deserves a great start—apply today or support this life-changing program!
