Giggles and smiles. Not what you might expect from someone sitting in the exam chair at the dentist’s office – let alone an infant or pre-K student who may have never experienced this type of appointment before. Thanks to our friends at Swope Health, United...
A morning song sung to wake up. A tickle to elicit a laugh. A push on a swing set with requests to go higher. A game of basketball. These interactions are often commonplace between parents/caregivers and children, but some might not know how often these tools of...
At some point during our school age life, many of us proudly shared a completed creative project with our families. Sometimes our masterpieces adorned the refrigerator, hallway wall, or mom or dad’s desk at work. Those memorable accomplishments and experiences are...
Makeovers feel good. They inspire a sense of renewal and vigor. Thanks to generous United Inner City Services (UICS) community partners, our Metro Center’s outdoor play space has experienced an incredible transformation and further ignited our students to learn and...
New backpack. Check. Crayons. Check. Pencils. Check. Family face masks. Check. Some back-to-school lists look a little different this year. In fact, many things look different as we enter the 2020-21 school year at any of our three United Inner City Services (UICS)...