Early Childhood Literacy Initiative

In recent years, our local schools have experienced a significant decrease in volunteers.

United Way of Denton County's Women UNITED are on a mission to change that!

 

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Women UNITED's literacy initiative focuses on recruiting and placing community volunteers in schools all across Denton County to promote literacy.

Early childhood literacy is not just about reading, it is crucial for cognitive and social development and future academic success.

There are two ways you can support this effort:

  1. Volunteer to Read at local elementary schools and/or early education centers
  2. Purchase early reading books to donate to libraries, book fairs, and children.

1. VOLUNTEER TO READ:

Elementary Schools 

Become a Reading Buddy for students at local Title 1 schools. There are 26 elementary schools to choose from so you are guaranteed to find one conveniently located to your home or work.

Denton ISD

Lake Dallas ISD

Lewisville ISD

Northwest ISD

Step One

Registration is open for the 2025/2026 School Year!

 

This program is in partnership with Communities In Schools North Texas.

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Early Education 

Volunteer to read at early education centers across Denton County. Register with the button below and additional information will be emailed to you.

 

Step One

Involved Centers Include:

2. DONATE READER BOOKS

Purchase a book (or 2!) from our Amazon Wish List for the Women UNITED Read-Aloud Library and Book Fairs to be given to early readers to take home to read.


Women UNITED is a group of dedicated women taking action to make a difference in Denton County via philanthropy, education, and networking. 

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