Room to Read

Program Overview

Program Name: Room to Read"

• Goal:
To significantly increase functional literacy rates among adults and kids in rural areas of Washington County area in Leland, Mississippi by providing accessible, community-based learning opportunities.

• Target Audience:
Kids K-12 and Adults aged 18-55 with limited literacy skills residing in rural communities.

• Key Components:
◦ Basic Literacy Skills: Instruction in phonics, vocabulary building, reading comprehension, and basic writing skills.

◦ Life Skills Training: Integrated modules on health awareness, financial literacy, and civic education.

◦ Community Outreach: Organization of community leaders and volunteers to promote program participation.

◦ Teacher Training: Ongoing professional development for community-based instructors on kids and adult literacy education.

• Implementation Strategy:
Establish learning centers within accessible locations in rural communities, utilize flexible scheduling to accommodate learners' needs, and incorporate culturally relevant materials.

Cost Info

Student and Volunteer Success Stories

Room to Read transformed kids life by demonstrating how a structured approach to literacy intervention significantly improved reading proficiency among struggling students also provided back 2 schools supplies to 500 kids and family to help the youth with school essentials.