Community Schools United

Community Schools United Official hub for Community Schools United serving Brewer Early Innovation Academy, Dorothy Height Elementary, and Martin Luther King, Jr.

Elementary in Columbus, GA, as well as Phenix City Elementary in Phenix City, AL. United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley is committed to addressing our community’s toughest challenge: poverty. By partnering with organizations and individuals from all walks of life, we create opportunities for every person to thrive. Community Schools United is one of our key initiatives. It unites families, educat

ors, community partners, and local leaders to support the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally. At the center of this work are our dedicated Community School Coordinators, who connect students and families to resources, build meaningful programs, and strengthen the bond between schools and their communities. We’re proud to serve as the official hub for Community Schools United in Brewer Early Innovation Academy, Dorothy Height Elementary, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary in Columbus, GA (Muscogee County School District), as well as Phenix City Elementary in Phenix City, AL (Phenix City Schools). Together, we’re building brighter futures for all.

What started as a conversation with her Community School Coordinator, Mr. Jarvis, at Brewer Early Innovation Academy tur...
09/03/2026

What started as a conversation with her Community School Coordinator, Mr. Jarvis, at Brewer Early Innovation Academy turned into a bold step toward new dreams and new opportunities! 💙

We’re so proud of you, Ayonia! 🎉 Congratulations on taking that next step toward your goals!

A huge thank you to BETTER WORK Columbus for partnering with Community Schools United to walk alongside our families and help connect them to opportunities that can strengthen their futures. 🤝🏽

💼 Looking for a job? Want to increase your income? Ready to take your next step? Your Community Schools Coordinator is here to help connect you with resources and opportunities!

📚💙 Reach out to your Community Schools Coordinator today and let’s take the next step together! United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley

For a while, Ayonia Shipp couldn’t see the future she once imagined for herself.
She had worked hard, earned her degree, built a career, and dreamed of one day owning a trucking company. But after losing her job and facing setback after setback, it became harder to believe that the future she wanted was still possible.

Then she found BETTER WORK.

What she discovered wasn’t just a path toward employment. She met a community that helped her recognize the strengths she had started to lose sight of and the confidence to keep moving forward.

“I now know what I am capable of.”

Today, Ayonia is working, setting new goals, raising her daughter Dior, and continuing to pursue the future she once thought was out of reach.

Her story is a reminder that sometimes, people don’t need someone to tell them what they’re capable of. They need a community willing to walk alongside them until they can see it for themselves again.

Read Ayonia’s full story: https://foropportunity.org/stories/how-a-supportive-community-helped-ayonia-see-her-potential-again/

Community Schools United hosted our second Lil Lit Learners event of the year at Dorothy I. Height Elementary School, wh...
09/02/2026

Community Schools United hosted our second Lil Lit Learners event of the year at Dorothy I. Height Elementary School, where our wonderful volunteer, Mr. Josh, shared an introduction-to-fall story with our students. 🍁

After the story, our little learners got creative crafting their own fall-themed bookmarks to take home, because every good bookmark marks the spot for the next great adventure! 🍂🔖

Here’s to a season filled with cozy stories, creative moments, and plenty of reasons to fall in love with reading! ❤️📚

We are so grateful for everyone who joined Community Schools United for Open House at Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary...
09/02/2026

We are so grateful for everyone who joined Community Schools United for Open House at Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School! 🎉📚
Shout - Out to our amazing community partners; Goodwill Of The Southern Rivers , Girls Inc. of Columbus., Chattahoochee Council, Scouting America, Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, and Chattahoochee Valley Libraries, for coming out and connecting our families with valuable resources and opportunities.
We are thankful to have such incredible partners supporting our MLK students and families! ❤️💛📚

Talk about a growing partnership! 🌱💚Our Servant Leadership Seniors from Columbus State University joined Ms. Griffin’s P...
08/28/2026

Talk about a growing partnership! 🌱💚

Our Servant Leadership Seniors from Columbus State University joined Ms. Griffin’s Pre-K class at Dorothy I. Height Elementary School this week to get their hands dirty and plant some veggies! 🥕🥬

We’re pretty sure these little gardeners are going to be rooting for their veggies to grow! 😉

United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley

Shout out to Ms. Egypt, PCES, Community School Coordinator, for her efforts in strengthening our partnership with East A...
08/28/2026

Shout out to Ms. Egypt, PCES, Community School Coordinator, for her efforts in strengthening our partnership with East Alabama Chamber of Commerce. Through her outreach and engagement with Chamber leadership, Phenix City Elementary School was selected for a special community service project held at Dave & Buster’s.

The project provided hygiene kits to support our students and families. Ms. Egypt represented both PCES and Community Schools United at the event, helping connect our school with additional resources and opportunities. We’re excited to see where these strengthened partnerships lead!

United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley

08/27/2026
08/24/2026

A little service goes a long way! 🌱💙

Community Schools United was honored to be chosen as one of Columbus State University’s service sites for their Annual D...
08/22/2026

Community Schools United was honored to be chosen as one of Columbus State University’s service sites for their Annual Day of Service! 💙

The students gave the garden beds at Dorothy I. Height Elementary School a much-needed refresh, helping us get a strong start for all that’s to come this school year. 🌱 They also helped prep our sidewalks to welcome students with some Monday morning smiles! 😊

A huge thank you to everyone who donated their time, energy, and talents to pour back into our school community. We’re so grateful for partnerships that help us make our schools brighter! 💙

United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley

Our first Lil Lit Learners of the year at Dorothy I. Height Elementary School was a real page-turner! 📚✨Our volunteer, M...
08/21/2026

Our first Lil Lit Learners of the year at Dorothy I. Height Elementary School was a real page-turner! 📚✨

Our volunteer, Ms. Ashtynn with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, treated our students to a fun read celebrating the start of a new school year, followed by a creative book bag decorating activity that let our students put their own personal touch on their new reading gear! 🎒🎨

We’re already turning the page to a great year of reading! 📖💫

08/19/2026

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