Above all else, our mission is to instill a love of reading in children. Here's an inside scoop of what our programs are all about. 📚💛
Thanks to hundreds of volunteers and countless supporters like you, lives have been changed for the better.
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Community Partner Spotlight! @ReadingLegacies provides read-aloud experiences for kids and families, helping prepare young learners for success in school. Support for these programs is a part of our Ready to Learn partnership with the San Diego Foundation.
Double your impact! Check if your employer has a matching gift program—your donation to Reading Legacies could be matched to provide even more children with the joy of reading. 💥 #MatchingGifts#ReadingLegacies#SupportLiteracy
You can make a difference! Donate to Reading Legacies and help us provide more children with the gift of reading. Every dollar brings us closer to a world where every child has a story to share. #DonateNow#ReadingLegacies#SupportLiteracy
Only 50% of American children experience reading aloud with an adult or family member. Let’s change this statistic! 📊 Support programs like ours that bring the joy of reading to more homes. #ReadingLegacies#ReadAloud#LiteracyMatters
Research shows that reading aloud is the single best predictor of a child’s future success. Help us create more readers and leaders by supporting Reading Legacies. 📚✨ #LiteracyFacts#ReadingLegacies#EducationMatters
Did you know? 35% of children enter school unprepared to learn, and 25% of high school grads read below an 8th-grade level. Reading Legacies is on a mission to change these stats by promoting early reading. 🌟 #ReadingLegacies#EducationForAll
Reading aloud isn't just about books—it's about bonding. Strengthen your connection with the children in your life by sharing the joy of a good story. 📖 #ReadingLegacies#BuildConnections#ReadAloud
A simple act like reading aloud can create lasting memories and connections that children cherish for life. Let’s build a future where every child feels the warmth of a caring adult reading to them. 💖 #ReadTogether#ReadingLegacies#ChildDevelopment
📚 Did you know? Reading aloud with children strengthens bonds, nurtures self-esteem, and instills a lifelong love of reading. Every minute spent reading together is a step towards building a stronger connection. #ReadingLegacies#FamilyConnections#ReadAloud
Happy Friday from the dream team! 🎉
We’re stoked to be working with you to “be a force” for children in the San Diego community! ❤️
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Grab some friends and get tickets to a Strike Force game today! 🏈 @sdstrikeforce
Books can have a profound impact in our lives. It can spark change. On #ReadAcrossAmerica Week, we share the story of a father who loves his daughters so much & how reading kept them together during challenging times. We partner w/ @ReadingLegacies for this #ReentryWorks program.
⭐️ In 2018, our Founder Betty Mohlenbrock was a L’Oréal Paris #WomenOfWorth Honoree.
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⭐️ To elevate their powerful stories, this year's honorees will be featured on primetime television, as the L'Oréal Paris special broadcast event returns to NBC tonight at 5:00 PST! Tune in!
Our Founder, Betty was recently interviewed on Drew Schlosberg’s “Spotlight on the Community” podcast, sharing about the importance of reading with children regularly, how our programs empower parents, and how we can all do our part to make the world a better place.
Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday evening for our Year-End Celebration at #BanyanKitchenAndCafe! ✨
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Our work would not be possible without our volunteers, donors, and friends who share our vision to improve the lives of children in San Diego County. ❤️ Cheers!
⭐️ Our team had a spectacular afternoon at Naval Base SD’s holiday party this past Saturday!
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We had some great conversations with dozens of families about our read-aloud programs.
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Thank you to EJ from the SD Strike Force and to everyone who stopped by our booth! ❤️📖
Congratulations to our student interns from #SDSU for completing their semester with us! 🎉 What a treat to work with such hardworking girls who each have a heart for our mission. ❤️📖 Best of luck to each of you!