Program Survival

Some library literacy programs have the best of both worlds.  They receive strong support from the library AND qualify for United Way funds.  How do they do it?  Typically, government cannot receive United Way funding, but these programs are incorporated as non-profits--separate from the library.  This means they have the stability of having their office and lead staff paid through the library's budget.   LVA Leon County and LVA Gadsden County are examples of programs with this dual stream of funding.