This morning, United Way of Erie County announced their eleventh community school in Erie County: Union City Elementary School. The Community Schools model was brought to Erie County five years ago to directly address the root causes of generational poverty.
Union City School District Superintendent Matthew Bennett welcomes those attending to Union City Elementary School, Union City, PA. Seated from left: Dr. Melissa Tomcho, Union City Principal, Janel Bonsell, Board Member, Women United for Community Schools, and Bill Jackson, United Way of Erie County President. Photo by Joel Natalie, TalkErie.com. 
Bill Jackson, United Way of Erie County President, Jun. 28, 2021. Photo by Joel Natalie, TalkErie.com 
Janel Bonsell, Board Member, Women United for Community Schools, Jun. 28, 2021. Photo by Joel Natalie, TalkErie.com 
United Way Community Schools leadership, from left: Janel Bonsell, Women United for Community Schools; Dr. Melissa Tomato, Union City Principal; Bill Jackson, United Way of Erie County President; Laurie Root, United Way of Erie County Senior Vice President; Matthew Bennett, Union City Superintendent; Mike Jaruszewicz, United Way of Erie County VP of Community Impact. Photo by Joel Natalie, TalkErie.com.
Union City Superintendent Matthew Bennett, is excited about the partnership and the resources that come with it.
“When you think of Union City you think of a community that supports each other, and especially the kids. And that’s what this program is all about, getting those supports in there for the kids, families and the community. We already have a great structure here to support our kids and families, this is just going to take it to the next level,” Bennett said.
Applications are being accepted for the Community School Director for Union City Elementary. Those interested should email jobs@unitedwayerie.org.
