"Thank you for the books! I am excited to read them this summer! You are kind." - Angelo, 2nd grader
Hello Friends!
As 2017 comes to a close, we wanted to share a note of updates, funding needs, and thanks.
2017 Highlights
- New branding, courtesy of Kick Creative in SW Minneapolis, with a major assist from our largest donor, Atomic Data
- Launched a new website with new technology integration: Used NationBuilder, SignUp Genius and Zapier to simplify coordination of volunteers
- Operated with 94% of resources going to program costs - for more details, see our 2017 Annual Report
Give a gift that keeps on giving!
Have you heard that before? But you really can give a gift that keeps giving at Start Reading Now.
For every $50 that you donate, one child in need gets to shop at our book fairs and pick out 10 brand new books. This may seem like a small thing to some of us, but 10 new books in a home that has minimal reading material is a big deal. Access to these books will not only encourage more reading – but these books allow our kids to practice and KEEP their hard-earned reading skills over summer break. We all know that reading is important, but Tommy dePaola sums up its lasting impact best,
“Reading is important, because if you can read, you can learn anything about everything and everything about anything.”
So if you’re looking for a unique gift for the person on your list who - "has everything" - "doesn't want anything" - "wants you to donate to charity in their name"? Give the gift of reading! We're a small organization so your contribution will make a huge difference. But the best part? Your donation will ensure that one more child has the opportunity to discover the magic of books – what could be better than that?
Thank you again for your interest, support and time in 2017. We appreciate all of you!
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!
Start Reading Now
(Lauren, Pam and Kevin!)
