Literacy is crucial for every child's future. Children who can't read by 9 years old face tough odds: 66% will end up in prison or on welfare, and at-risk students are 19 times more likely to drop out of school. Shocking statistics reveal that 75% of all food stamp recipients are functionally illiterate. But there's hope!
Every Sunday, over 50 million people attend church in America. A growing movement of churches is partnering with schools to teach children to read. By ensuring children read at grade level by 9 years old, we can give them an 89% chance of graduating high school. Ending illiteracy changes lives and communities forever.
Watch this video to learn more about how you can get involved and help change the future for countless children. Join the movement, make a difference, and empower the next generation through literacy.