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A RENEWAL IN STUDENT EDUCATION & EVANGELISM

what is arise2read?

ARISE2Read is a non-profit organization. We take an active role in the development of children in our school system through the presence of volunteers focused on literacy. We tutor students one hour per week utilizing a simple sight word approach and provide books for the students to enhance their literacy skills outside the classroom.

who is arise2read?

 

YOU are ARISE2Read. We currently have over 700 active volunteers who invest an hour every week helping the children of our city learn to read on grade level. We have a small staff of 15, but this program wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for dedicated volunteers like you!

where is arise2read?

 

ARISE2Read was founded in 2013 by Donna Gaines in Memphis, TN. Starting with one school, Treadwell Elementary, the A2R program has since grown to serve 44 schools across Shelby County. The program has continued to expand beyond city and state lines, as well as beyond our country’s borders, serving children across the world!

books!

In addition to weekly one-on-one coaching sessions, ARISE2Read also provides every 2nd grade student in an A2R school with 8-10 brand new books every year. That is over 40,000 books a year!

WHY?

Because research shows that if children read 6 books during the summer they will maintain the reading gains acquired during the school year.

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ARISE2READ’S IMPACT

2023-2024

43

Schools

996

Volunteers

780

Students
COACHED

 

43k

Books
GIVEN

 

43

Community
Partners

we get Results!

 

In 2023-2024, our students gained an average of 327 sight words equivalent to 3-grade levels of growth. Only 10% of our students pre-tested on grade level while post-test results revealed that 67% of our students were on grade level. Resulting in a

563% INCREASE

in the number of students reading on sight word grade level!

As we turn our focus toward the holidays and gift giving, we invite you to #GiveTheGiftOfLiteracy by making a donation to ARISE2Read. For each gift of $25, we will provide you with a pack of FIVE Christmas cards designed by actual ARISE2Read students.

*Pre-order by 11/20/24 to receive your cards by 12/3/24!

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what does it look like to be an ARISE2read volunteer?

So glad you asked! It is so much fun, and so rewarding! Check out this sneak peak and then head over to the”About Page” to learn more…

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Click here to let us know what opportunities you are interested in. All it takes is one hour a week to help change a child’s life!

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