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How to Search

At Children's Literacy Project (CLP), we're building the nation's largest database of literacy organizations. While we're growing rapidly, there may be areas where we don't yet have vetted organizations in our official database. But don't worry – we've got a solution to help you get involved and help us grow!

Enter your zip code in the search box under the “Find Organization” tab.

Select the radius you want to search (e.g., 10 miles, 25 miles, 50 miles).

Click "Search" to see results.

Understanding your Results

CLP Verified Organizations:
These are organizations that have been vetted by CLP and are ready for volunteers.

Potential Literacy Organizations:
These are non-profit organizations we've identified that may have an affinity for literacy. They haven't been officially vetted by CLP yet.

How you can Help

If you don't see a CLP Verified Organization in your area, you can still make a difference:

Explore Potential Organizations:
Look through the list of potential literacy organizations in your area.
OR google “literacy organization near me” and see what you find. In some cases, like remote locations or rural communities, you can even contact the school directly. 
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Identify Suitable Candidates:
Focus on organizations that work in early childhood education and welcome volunteers to read to children.

Need more Help

Need More Help? Click the "Support Center" tab above.

How to Get Help

We're here to help you navigate our platform and answer any questions you might have about finding, nominating, or registering literacy organizations.

Search Our Knowledge Base

Before submitting a question, please check our comprehensive website.


Things to search for:

• Literacy organization
• Sentenced Screening
• Reading Mentor
• Register my Church
• CLP Media Resources

Can't find the answer you're looking for? We're here to help!

Contact our Care Team at: 
CareTeam@childrensliteracyproject.com

Leave us a message and we will get back to you at:
503-217-4389

Key Benefits to Joining the CLP Network

Supercharge your literacy organization's impact by becoming part of the nation's most dynamic literacy movement!

Volunteer Connections

Tap into a growing pool of passionate reading mentors. As CLP conducts national advertising and sponsorship activities, we're constantly identifying individuals eager to make a difference. We'll connect these motivated volunteers directly with your organization.

National Exposure

Benefit from CLP's high-profile initiatives. For instance, our recent film SENTENCED, launched at the Library of Congress and on Peacock streaming, has already inspired thousands of potential volunteers. Your organization could be their next destination!

Fundraising Support

Turn a film screening of SENTENCED into a fundraising opportunity.  Also, being part of our database puts your organization in the spotlight for those looking to support impactful literacy initiatives.

Networking Opportunities

Join a community of like-minded organizations. Share best practices, collaborate on initiatives, and be part of a collective force driving literacy improvement nationwide.

Resource Access

Gain access to CLP's growing repository of literacy resources, inspirational films, classes, books, training materials, and best practices to enhance your programs.

Data Insights

Benefit from our national-scale data collection and analysis, helping you refine your strategies and demonstrate your impact.

Help Us Find Great Literacy Organizations

Thank you for your interest in improving children's literacy! By nominating an organization, you're helping us expand our network and reach more children who need support. Your initiative is a crucial step in our mission to create a nation of strong, confident readers.

Here's how the nomination process works:

You'll fill out the form below with your information and the organization's details.

We'll send an email to the organization, introducing Children's Literacy Project and inviting them to join our database.

You'll receive a copy of this email, demonstrating your valuable partnership.

The organization will learn about the benefits of partnering with CLP and how they can sign up.

Ready to make a difference? Please fill out the form below:

Ready to Amplify Your Impact?

Map of the United States with drop-pins in all of the places where somebody is stepping forward to become a reading mentor or an organization has joined CLP's Literacy Database

Joining the CLP database is your opportunity to be part of a movement that's reshaping the future of literacy in America. Don't miss out on this chance to expand your reach, increase your resources, and make an even bigger difference in children's lives.

activating communities through

Literacy Media

Sentenced
SENTENCED is a forceful yet tender tale of how literacy can free children from the cycles of generational poverty.
Read
READ is a clarion call to all people-of-compassion to “love your neighbor” through literacy
Diverse Short Films
Our library provides intimate storytelling, whimsical education and cutting truth-telling about the illiteracy crisis

Join Us in Activating Change

Your generosity powers our mission to expand our volunteer network and create content that moves communities to action. When you join the Children's Literacy Project, you're investing in resources that connect passionate volunteers with children who need them most.