Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Read to Grow Inc.
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 53 School Ground Road, Unit 3
\nCity: Branford
\nState: CT
\nPostal Code: 06405
\nMain Phone: 2034886800
\nMain Fax: 203-488-7735
\nOrganization Website: www.readtogrow.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 061572185
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501 (c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/28\/2024
\nRequested Amount: 5000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Supporting early childhood literacy through Bookmobile visits
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Read to Grow is requesting a grant to deliver free children\u2019s books to low-income and high-needs children through two Bookmobile visits to various schools and community agencies and events across Connecticut. The grant would allow the purchase of high-quality, diverse children\u2019s books and will fund other expenses including staff time and gas required to operate the Bookmobile. We know it is important to provide books that reflect the rich culture, interests, and reading levels of the children who receive them. \u201cThe visual and verbal messages young children absorb from books (and other media) heavily influence their ideas about themselves and others\u201d (L. Derman-Sparks).
\nSince its launch in September 2022, the Bookmobile made over 110 stops across Connecticut and distributed more than 13000 books to children in their neighborhoods. The Bookmobile has been designed to engage children and families in a fun, joyful experience of book selection and reading.
\nWe work closely with organizations that serve high-needs families across the state to identify areas where the need is significant. We know from our partners and our work in various communities across the state that there is a huge demand for high-quality, children\u2019s books that feature diverse characters or are written by authors of color. At many Bookmobile stops, older children choose books meant for younger readers because they are behind their reading grade level. By including a variety of reading materials the Bookmobile can play a vital role in promoting literacy and fostering a love of reading. The Bookmobile aims to create a supportive and non-judgmental space where children feel encouraged to explore different types of books with confidence. Children entering the Bookmobile can each choose one book to add to their home libraries. We hope the excitement surrounding a Bookmobile visit encourages children to be excited about books.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 155,823.80<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Branford Rotary (funded); Centerville Bank Foundation (funded); Ion Bank Foundation (funded) ; Walmart Community Giving (funded) ; The Stocker Foundation (pending) ; Community Foundation of Eastern CT Norwich Grant (pending) ; Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (pending) ; Northwest CT Community Foundation (pending) <\/p>\n
Project Duration: 12 months
\nGeographical Area Served: Connecticut
\nAge Group To Be Served: 0-5 and elementary school children<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Shitu
\nContact Last Name: Rajbhandari
\nContact Title: Gratns Writer
\nContact Phone: 2034886800
\nContact Email: srajbhandari@readtogrow.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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