Dwight Howard Fdn

To plant seeds, cultivate them and watch them grow

[Dwight Howard Fdn @d12foundation]

Looking forward to seeing all the great things our founder @DwightHoward will accomplish on the court with the @WashWizards and off the court in DC - an inspiring city for those who strive for greatness @NMAAHC #APeoplesJourney

[Dwight Howard Fdn @d12foundation]

It’s Comic Book Day and @DwightHoward our #Founder loves a good comic. For some kids (and adults!) reading a comic book or graphic novels is a great way to get excited about reading. In fact, studies have shown comic books open up new pathways for reluctant readers. #Literacy

[Dwight Howard Fdn @d12foundation]

Does reading to a child really make a difference? You bet! Children who aren’t reading at grade level by the end of third grade are four times as likely to drop out of high school; 78% of juvenile crime is committed by high school dropouts. #SuperReads #Literacy

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Hey, something to think about #MentorMonday – kids who meet regularly with their mentors are 52% less likely to skip a day of school and 37% less likely to skip a class #BeAMentor Visit https://t.co/8NMBCpYHuO to find out how you can get involved! #GiveBack #MentorIRL

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Saturday is International Literacy Day — since it’s #TBT we’re sharing a look back at @DwightHoward 2016 Great Reads list! It even starts with books for babies – to form great habits from the start. Read early/often – kids need to start Kindergarten ready! #Literacy #SuperRead

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Happy September - it's “Read a New Book Month!” What’s your favorite? #Literacy #SuperRead We’re looking forward to October 30, when our friend #JeffKinney releases his latest @wimpykid book You can order it here: https://t.co/1TU5H6viM3

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#MLK delivered his remarkable “I Have A Dream” speech during the March on Washington, today in 1965. #StillWorktoDo

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It’s “Poet’s Day” – books including rhyming and poetry are among the most effective to share with kids. Our fave is “Where the Sidewalk Ends” by Shel Silverstein. You might even enjoy it as much as your favorite kid. #Literacy #SuperRead https://t.co/QzU1cyDOOV

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It’s “Inventor’s Month” – who’s your favorite? Since it’s also #TBT take a look at this list of African American inventors from history. From elevator doors to the modern day mic, check out what these #SuperHeroes have done https://t.co/UC5z7HF7AN

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Something to think about #MentorMonday – Youth who meet with their mentors are: 46% less likely than peers to start using illegal drugs and 27% less likely to start drinking #BeAMentor Visit https://t.co/ojL4Djo3Pt to find out how you can get involved! #GiveBack #MentorIRL

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Today @NelsonMandela would have been 100! A #SuperRead to share with a kid in your life is “Who Was Nelson Mandela?” by Meg Belviso and Pam Pollack, Get in here – you can even download for Audible: https://t.co/ZYwdiFrV4F #Literacy

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How’s your family’s summer reading going? Even if you’ve not started, today’s a good day to start. Need reading tips for your kids? Here’s a few from @PBSKIDS https://t.co/D64h9wX0Ba

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Did You Know? Only 15% of kids who qualify for free school meals get free summer meals. @DwightHoward has loved partnering w/ @ArbysFoundation for their summer meal effort. Want to know how to help kids this summer? Check out this info from @nokidhungry https://t.co/u5VCuOtgCH

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Happy BIrthday America! And, here's a #WayBackWednesday of one of our fave members of #TeamUSA

[Dwight Howard Fdn @d12foundation]

The #CivilRightsAct of 1964 was signed 54 years ago today, making it illegal to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin and ended school, work and public facility discrimination. #StillWorktoDo

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#SundayService ....serving others is part of this guy - 7 days a week @dwighthoward grateful to be part of your 🌍 and your big ❤️️ https://t.co/aKyrtGLUt2

[Dwight Howard Fdn @d12foundation]

On this date in 2004 our #Founder @DwightHoward is selected 1st in the @NBA Draft. He set this goal young and today tells kids to set goals and work hard to achieve them. Did you know? #Mentorship is one of the key focus points of his #D12Foundation #MentorMonday

[Dwight Howard Fdn @d12foundation]

On this date in 2004 our #Founder Dwight Howard is selected 1st in the NBA Draft. He set this goal young and today tells kids to set goals and work hard to achieve them. Did you know? #Mentorship is one of the key focus points of his #D12Foundation #MentorMonday

[Dwight Howard Fdn @d12foundation]

#TBT Were you there when @ULGAtl honored our #Founder @DwightHoward with the 2018 #SpiritOfAtlanta award?

[Dwight Howard Fdn @d12foundation]

Thoughts for #MentorMonday: young adults who face an opportunity gap but have a mentor are 55% more likely to be enrolled in college than those who did not have a mentor #BeAMentor Visit https://t.co/8NMBCpYHuO to find out how you can get involved! #GiveBack #MentorIRL