Advocate for Education

United Way of Cascade County endorses and supports the upcoming mill levy proposed by the Great Falls Public Schools. Our donors, volunteers and partners have identified education as a shared value, indeed as the overwhelming chosen focus for our efforts to build a stronger community.

A strong education system has been shown to influence so many factors in a community – not simply for the benefits of the students themselves, but the entire community. With higher academic achievement – median household incomes rise; health risk factors decrease and life expectancy increases; incarceration rates fall; and employment rates increase. Education is truly a key building block for a better life and a stronger community.

It is because of this that our board of directors is pleased to announce full support of the upcoming mill levy the school district has proposed, and support of the Kids Education Yes (KEY) group. By investing in our schools, we make a long-term investment in our youth, our families and our community. We encourage the citizens of Great Falls to vote YES for our community.

Sincerely,

Steve Taylor, 2010 Chairman of the Board of Directors

Gary Owen, President, United Way of Cascade County