Trident United Way

Trident United Way

Location: Trident United Way, PO Box 63305, North Charleston, SC 29445

Contact: Eileen Rossler, erossler@tuw.org
Website: www.tuw.org/LiveUnited

OVERVIEW

Description of Group/Organization and programs offered which relate to improving literacy:
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR+R) of the Lowcountry provides technical assistance and training for childcare providers to attain licensure, improve ABC quality levels and pursue accrediation, including early literacy promotion training.
 LINKS to Success provides targeted academic, behavioral and familial supports for children in 11 local high poverty schools - including literacy services for both children and family members.

Area(s) of Charleston County served:

CCR+R - all zip codes
LINKS - 7 Charleston county schools
Other TUW services - including Education, Financial Stabilty and Health initiatives - full county.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Are services offered in any schools?        Yes
Mary Ford, Memminger, Frierson, Haut Gap, Sanders Clyde, Goodwin, North Charleston Elementary
School day and after school hours - generally 7 - 5:30.
Site coordination and an array of linking partner services within a community learning center model

OUTREACH AND IN-HOUSE PROGRAMS

Do services include any non-school outreach to the community?   Yes

Description of Outreach initiatives:

CCR+R - generally 8:30 am - 5 with flexibility for evening and weekend training programs (see earlier description)

Population(s) directly served by organization:

0 to 2 years old
3 to 5 years old
Elementary School
Middle School
Parents/Caregivers
Child care providers

ASSESSMENT

Assessment tools used to track progress of the students you serve?
Many - PPVT. AAPI, DIBELS, MAP, PASS, DAP...

PARTNERSHIPS

Interested in establishing a partnership with another organization/group?         Yes               

We are involved in many community partnerships and coalitions and are always happy to participate in joint efforts to enhance Education, Financial Stability and Health in our community.

VOLUNTEERS

Are there volunteer opportunities?        
Varies by linking partner service in LINKS. Lunch buddies; after school tutors; academic, interest based and employment readiness mentors (after school, weekends), Day of Caring teams et al

Volunteer coordinator’s contact information :

Sally Burnett, 740- 9000, 211volunteercoordinator@tuw.org