United Way’s United for Schools program expands supports in Davenport, aims to double sites

United Way Quad Cities representatives told the Davenport Community School District board that its United for Schools initiative places full‑time site coordinators in schools to connect students and families to nonacademic supports and community partners.

Renee Gellerman, president of United Way Quad Cities, told trustees the organization is working in six school sites regionally and in two Davenport elementary schools (Madison and Jefferson). “We are focusing on community‑level change and measurable change across the region,” she said, describing a mix of place‑based site work and strategic grantmaking.

Reagan Baker, United Way student success director, said site coordinators use annual needs assessments to target barriers such as transportation, food insecurity and untreated health problems. Baker said site coordinators typically manage caseloads…