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Written by Jennifer Duncan When you look at a city like Houston, you most likely think of diversity and culture. What you may not think

By Jacque Daughtry About a month ago, I knew I wanted this blog post to focus on what unites us rather than what divides us.

By Leah Madof, Generation SERVE Houston April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! Several adults will be lauded for their efforts in volunteering to help various nonprofits. But

by Jessica Faith Carter, Ph.D. and Justin D. Carter This year, millions of parents and children are spending more time together due to the pandemic.

by Jacque Daughtry While you may be pondering this article’s title, it is a stark reality that workforce development, and thus, your child’s first job,

written by Jacque Daughtry My typical demeanor is one of positivity and gratitude, but the events of the last ten months – the pandemic, the

Volunteers are an essential part of Literacy Now, and we are so thankful for each one of them. Last year alone, more than 270 volunteers

No matter what technological advances come our way, reading remains one of the most loved hobbies of all time. For avid readers, picking up a

Kids are exposed to all sorts of situations in their lives that are going to be different from their home lives. It’s important to expose

This month we have the pleasure of introducing you to Eric Hernandez, who has been a volunteer with Literacy Now since the fall of 2017.

In light of the recent horrific events in our country, we wanted YOU, our community of supporters, to know where we stand. Please take a few moments

There is a lot of uncertainty in the world right now as we transition to new ways of not only living but learning. Families and

Parent involvement is essential in helping children succeed in school. It not only enhances academic performance, but it also has a positive influence on student attitude and behavior. Reading

by Jacque Daughtry The beginning of not only a new year but a new decade causes us to reflect on how we arrived where we

We will be launching our new blog on Friday, February 7th, 2020! You won’t want to miss our first post written by Executive Director, Jacque Daughtry,