Wrapping around the east side

In addition to the great work undertaken by our impact council volunteers, United Way of King County has a host of volunteers charged with providing funding to address sub-regional needs, identifying priorities and working to make lasting solutions to local concerns. One of the focuses for the East Community Council is school readiness, which includes the Lake Hills Wrap Around Project.

Partnering with the City of Bellevue and the Bellevue School District, this project strengthens the vitality of one of the more transient neighborhoods in Bellevue. It improves school success for a low-income, racially and ethnically diverse elementary student population that has the lowest percentage of kids meeting fourth grade reading standards in the district. The program is achieving tremendous success:

• Increased the amount of fourth graders who met WASL standards in 2005-2006 in all four subject areas tested (including math, reading, writing and science) by five percent over the prior year.
• Increased family volunteerism during the school day, especially among non-English speakers.
• Increased involvement of parents active in the Parent Teacher Student Association.
• Increased social and health services support, more involvement of families in school activities, more before and after school enrichment activities, and more kids who perceive school as a fun place to be.

Our impact councils and their sub-regional counterparts represent local knowledge and expertise in neighborhoods that help influence our work and improve communities. If you are interested in learning more or volunteering for a sub-regional council, please contact Carter Hawley, associate vice president community services, at 206.461.3706.

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