Across the country, literacy nonprofits are changing lives every day. We’re honored to shine a light on their incredible work—stories filled with hope, resilience, and meaningful impact. This space is dedicated to sharing their efforts and honoring the difference they’re making in their communities.
Imagine a community where every child begins the school day feeling healthy, happy, well fed and safe, with equitable access to resources and opportunities. That is the vision for Success by Third Grade, and together, we can ensure that every child in Franklin County is on a pathway to success once they leave third grade.
Using a proven collective impact model, United Way of Central Ohio serves as the backbone organization for Success by Third Grade, bringing together individuals, nonprofits, corporations, school districts and governments to tackle non-academic barriers that impact reading proficiency.
A Movement to Build a Better Future for Franklin County Children and Families
We are closing the gap in early literacy disparities between Success by Third Grade participating school districts and nonparticipating districts in Franklin County!
Your support fuels our mission to expand a growing literacy volunteer network that spans the nation. By joining the Children’s Literacy Project, you help connect reading mentors and volunteer tutors with children who need them most.