WE BRING CHILDREN OF ALL NATIONALITIES TOGETHER THROUGH LITERACY.
WHY WE CARE
ABOUT 40 PERCENT
Nearly 40 percent of minority youth are functionally illiterate.
32 million
Approximately 32 million adults in America are considered to be illiterate.
KEY TO VICTORY
Literacy is a key skill and a key measure of a population's education.
poor communities
Unfortunately, the quality of early childhood education a child receives is often determined by their economic status.
nearly 65 percent
Nearly 65 percent of 4th graders read below grade level.
a fighting chance
All children deserve a chance and opportunity to achieve their highest potential.