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 of, though, is illiteracy. Our …
August Newsletter 2021
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Book Donations Needed
We are excited about the upcoming school year and working hard to prepare for the kids and families we serve! One thing we are focusing on is acquiring great books …
Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Are you looking for a way to get involved and give your time this summer? We have a couple of unique opportunities available that may be right up your alley. …
Flat Page Contest!
Now your child can take Houston’s Champion for Literacy, Page Turner, with them anywhere! Beginning April 1st until April 30, 2021, we will be hosting a Flat Page contest on …
Junior League of Houston Hops Aboard The Reading Express
Special thanks to the Junior League of Houston for their generous donation to support The Reading Express and help our youngest kids (2 months – 4 years) get on track to reading! Literacy Now was one of …
Become a Volunteer Today
The COVID-19 pandemic brought the issue of childhood poverty to the forefront: fewer years of education, lower earnings, higher crime, and lower quality of health in adulthood. In fact, before …
Meet Cathy McDonnell
Cathy spent many years as a volunteer and leader in the HISD schools attended by her sons. Thanks to her years of PTO and community involvement in west Houston, she …
Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies Makes Large Donation
We are incredibly grateful for the commitment that Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies has made to Making It Better! Please click on the picture below to read the article published in …