Celebrating United Way Community Schools: Salvaggio Academy
At Salvaggio Academy, United Way Community Schools are more than classrooms. They are hubs of connection where students, families and partners come together. Coordinators lead the way, ensuring children have the support, relationships and opportunities that fuel learning and growth. From community partner initiatives to supporting students, these schools show what’s possible when the community works hand in hand with educators.
“Our Community Schools, with some of the most challenges, are showing the most growth, outpacing other schools statewide supported by the systems Community School Coordinators build alongside our educators, families and community partners,” said Khushboo Jain, Director of the United Way’s Community School Network.
These stories represent the kinds of initiatives Salvaggio Academy has led in recent years, illustrating how coordinators continually find new ways to support learning and connection.
The Impact of Community Partnerships in Action
As part of the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley’s Volunteer Challenge, Salvaggio Academy partnered with Allied Building Corp. to create a library space within the school. Volunteers provided new shelves and sorted hundreds of books, transforming the area into a bright and organized reading hub. Students were thrilled to see the new setup and now have an inviting place to explore books and build literacy skills.
Salvaggio Academy partnered with Jeff Cabrera of Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt in Allentown to provide monthly fruits and vegetables to families. In both May and June, every family received a bag filled with produce to take home, supporting food security and encouraging healthy habits.
The Community School Coordinator managed delivery and distribution, ensuring the produce reached those who needed it most.
Thank you to the Salvaggio Academy Coordinators whose leadership makes these moments possible every day. Your work ensures that students, families and partners come together to build schools where every child can learn and thrive.
