March is National Reading Month, and we invite you to join Read to a Child in making a profound impact during our Annual Online Fundraising Campaign: "Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader." This year, our ambitious goal is to raise $150,000 to help us expand our reach to even more children through our Read Aloud Mentoring Program, directly addressing the literacy crisis facing those who need it most.
The statistics are alarming: over 8.7 million Kindergarten through fifth-grade students from underserved communities across the U.S. struggle with reading proficiency. In Michigan alone, only 24% of fourth graders were found to be proficient in 2024. Without strong reading skills by fourth grade, these children face significant challenges in catching up to their peers, increasing their likelihood of dropping out of high school and experiencing socio-emotional difficulties.
Our Read Aloud Mentoring Program uniquely blends the critical literacy benefits of reading aloud with the transformative power of mentoring, fostering essential socio-emotional skills in young learners. With your partnership, we can extend our program into new schools, reaching more students in the Metro Detroit area and igniting a passion for reading and learning.
Your sponsorship is vital to the success of this year's campaign. In this pivotal moment, your support can help change the trajectory of countless children’s lives, enabling them to become not just proficient readers but also tomorrow's leaders. Together, let's invest in the future and empower these young minds to thrive!
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