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Reach Out and Read Announces Plan to Serve 10 Million Children by 2030
The nonprofit’s new strategic plan outlines a goal to reach half of U.S. kids under 5, focused on under-resourced areas Reach Out and Read, a national nonprofit that fosters parent relationships through shared reading, announced today a new growth plan, focused on more than doubling its reach, to serve 10 million children by 2030. Its […]
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(WMTV 15 News) The Wisconsin branch of Reach Out and Read says a $45,000 donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott will go toward a project to inform staff about the importance of diverse books. The release states the project, Mirrors & Windows, will deepen the dialogue with clinic staff about the importance of diverse books that […]
(WFMY News 2) A $40,000 grant has been awarded to North and South Carolina to promote early childhood literacy and healthy relationships. The grant was made possible by a record-setting donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott to the nonprofit organization, Reach Out and Read. The funds will be used to support 10 projects, for a total of […]
(Todo Tampa Bay) How can parents work to be more “present”? The Spanish-language show Todo Tampa Bay features Reach Out and Read Florida’s senior educational leader, Dr. Marisel Elias, on eliminating distractions and focusing on moments that matter, like shared reading. “Reach Out and Read brings new books and, above all, advice on the importance […]
(ABC 10News) ABC 10News’ Special, If You Give a Child a Book, looks at the importance of reading and spotlights efforts to improve literacy across San Diego. The show features Reach Out and Read San Diego’s Medical Director, Dr. Marsha Spitzer, who highlights the impactful work that our providers do for the community. More than […]
Senator Patrick Diegnan learned about New Jersey’s nonprofit Reach Out and Read program during a visit to Edison Health on Monday. The senator enjoyed the opportunity to read a short picture book to young patients and experienced firsthand the benefits of the program. Based on the national Reach Out and Read model, the program fosters […]