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Help Me Read Program

HELP ME READ is a volunteer program aimed to help improve the poor graduation rates in Rochester, NY

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Help Me Read Program

Help Me Read Program

Help Me Read Program

Help Me Read Program

Help Me Read Program

HELP ME READ is a volunteer program aimed to help improve the poor graduation rates in Rochester, NY

HELP ME READ is a volunteer program aimed to help improve the poor graduation rates in Rochester, NY

HELP ME READ is a volunteer program aimed to help improve the poor graduation rates in Rochester, NY

HELP ME READ is a volunteer program aimed to help improve the poor graduation rates in Rochester, NY

Bishop Singleton
Bishop Singleton
Bishop Singleton
Bishop Singleton
1 Campaign |
Rochester, United States
$775 USD 10 backers
31% of $2,500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
Help Me Read has been an ongoing effort for the past 11 years in Rochester New York. We focus on increasing the literacy and fluency rates by providing reading tutors to students at two Rochester City schools. During our time volunteering we have seen the dramatic benefits to all participants, the volunteers, teachers, administrators, parents, and especially the kids!

Celebration of Life Community Inc. (COLC) was incorporated in 2006 by 12 members of the community who were concerned about the well-being of the JOSANA neighborhood in the City of Rochester (New York) and the trajectory in which it was headed. This year, only 43% of high school seniors graduated and only 10% of those who did are ready for college. These are the lowest rates in New York State.

These facts combined with their own life experiences, led this small group of people to tackle the problem on a small, one-on-one level.  They created “Help Me Read,” a grassroots, volunteer-based program to carry out their vision of improving students' reading levels through volunteer tutors. 

“Help Me Read” is now in its 11th year of operation, and its impact has been strongly felt in the community.  It has received universal praise from students, teachers, parents, and members of the school system including the Principal of School #17.  In the 2013-2014 school year, COLC tripled the reach of its ”Help Me Read” program over the prior year  tutoring 137 students with 48 tutors who traveled from all over Monroe County.  Each student meets with a tutor for 30 minutes one-on-one each week with each tutor working with 2 to 4 students. http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/06/02/school-tutoring-book-donation/9884213/

The money raised through your donation will help expand the program's size and incorporate new, innovative methods of teaching, specifically through the utilization of iPads, computers, and specialized educational software. 

With a donation of $25 or more, you will be invited to join the volunteer tutors, students, and parents to celebrate at our picnic the successes of these elementary kids who are working so hard to break the cycle of illiteracy.  

 

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Invitation to Year End Picnic

Invitation to Year End Picnic

$25 USD
Donations of $25 or more will be invited to our year end celebration.
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June 2018
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T-shirt and picnic invitation

$100 USD
Donations of $100 or more will receive a Help Me Read t-shirt and an invitation to our year-end picnic for students, parents and the volunteer tutors. Donations of $25 or more will also be invited to join our year-end picnic.
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November 2014
2 out of 20 of claimed

Help Me Read Platinum

$100 USD
Donations of $100 or more will receive a Help Me Read t-shirt and an invitation to our year-end picnic.
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June 2014
0 out of 10 of claimed

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