Join Jeff Martin, founder of the Children's Literacy Project, as he shares his inspiring journey and vision to combat illiteracy in our communities. Discover how his personal struggles with reading ignited a passion to help others and how the Children's Literacy Project is mobilizing volunteers to make a lasting impact. Learn about the powerful connection between literacy and solving broader societal issues like poverty, incarceration, and homelessness. This heartfelt story emphasizes the importance of faith communities in transforming lives through the simple act of teaching a child to read.
♦️ Jeff Martin's personal story and struggles with literacy
♦️ The origin and mission of the Children's Literacy Project
♦️ The role of faith communities in addressing illiteracy
♦️ Success stories and impactful initiatives across the country
♦️ How you can become a reading buddy and change a child's life
Discover how South Lake Church, located outside Portland, Oregon, transformed their community through a decade-long commitment to serving at risk schools. This inspiring story highlights their shift in focus to early childhood literacy and their partnership with SMART, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to supporting young readers. Learn about the powerful impact of their efforts on both the children and volunteers, and see how a single hour of reading each week can brighten a child's future.
♦️ Understand the significance of early childhood literacy.
♦️ See how a community can come together to make a lasting difference.
♦️ Get inspired to volunteer and support local schools.
♦️ The pivotal role of literacy in overcoming poverty and incarceration.
♦️ The joy and fulfillment volunteers experience from reading with children.
♦️ How South Lake Church mobilized over 100 volunteers to make a change.
