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ASSISTANCE LEAGUE READS<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Create a Generation of Readers<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

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The cycle of low literacy and poverty.<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Children who cannot read proficiently by the fourth grade are four times less likely to graduate on time hindering their chances to living a happy, healthy productive life.<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n

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Learn to read, then read to learn.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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A home with no books and parents who can\u2019t read continues the cycle of illiteracy.\u00a0 We address that by putting books in the home and reading aloud to a classroom of students while school is in session.\u00a0 A different title is selected and read each month, with each student being given a copy to take home and share with their caregivers.<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n

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YEA<\/strong>R IN REVIEW<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Students Served<\/h2>\n

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Books Given Out<\/h2>\n

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE<\/span><\/h2>\n

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\n “Thank you for encouraging my son to read.”<\/i><\/p>\n

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Educate a kid today<\/span><\/h6>\n

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Want to help kids to succeed?<\/span><\/p>\n

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VOLUNTEER<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Confidence is increased when you know how to read.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

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SNAPSHOTS OF CONFIDENCE<\/span><\/h2>\n

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No matter how big or how small, your donation helps kids succeed.<\/span><\/h6>\n

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