Project READ<\/a> is a coalition of public and private organizations whose headquarters are located at Sinclair\u2019s main campus in Dayton, Ohio, building 3 room 142. The coalition has been active since 1990. <\/p>\n\n\n\nOver 100 organizations, schools and businesses are working together through Project READ to \u201cbuild skilled workers, strong families and healthy communities through lifelong literacy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The people at Project READ are committed to building literacy throughout the Miami Valley because they know how much it can change someone\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Project READ has five main programs listed on their website, project-read.org\/about-us. They have literacy services for both adult learners and youth which provide tutoring from trained volunteers in reading and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). They also have a Project READ helpline which individually matches adult learners with GED, high school completion, reading and ESOL classes at no cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their paid volunteer program provides long term tutors and aid to local literacy programs. Their book distribution program offers new and gently used books to children and families in need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to all of this, Project READ makes an effort to be involved in many community outreach events to spread the news about their services, recruit volunteers and distribute books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to be a part of the positive change Project READ is creating in our community, there are many ways you can get involved. You could be trained by Project READ to be a volunteer tutor or apply to be an adult literacy classroom aide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You could also give some of your time and work at their volunteer-staffed partner bookstore in Centerville, where all profits go to support the programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you can\u2019t find time in your schedule to volunteer, you can support Project READ simply by visiting The Bookstore @ Antiques Village and buying a book! If you want to get involved or are looking for more information, visit their website, project-read.org\/volunteer. You can also call them at 937-461-7323.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kenzie Tkach