Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: AtoZ Learning Club
\nLegal Name (if Different): AtoZ Learning Club
\nAlso Known As: AtoZ Learning Club
\nMailing Address: 1109 Woodland St. #68098
\nCity: Nashville
\nState: TN
\nPostal Code: 37206
\nMain Phone: 6158527412
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/atozlearningclub.org\/
\nEmployer ID Number:
\nOrganization Tax Status: Non-Profit<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 2\/20\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Stories Like Me
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Stories Like Me is a literacy-centered development initiative under AtoZ Learning Club\u2019s AtoZ Book Explorers program designed to strengthen communication skills, academic confidence, and access to culturally affirming books. What began as a partnership with Tennessee State University\u2019s Speech and Language Pathology Department is expanding into a broader literacy access and development model.<\/p>\n
In collaboration with TSU graduate clinicians, children and adults participating in speech and language therapy receive culturally responsive books that reflect diverse identities, languages, and lived experiences. Therapy sessions are built around these texts to support articulation, vocabulary development, comprehension, expressive language, and confidence in communication. By pairing literacy with therapeutic practice, participants strengthen both their voice and their academic foundation.<\/p>\n
In addition, AtoZ Learning Club is partnering with Little Free Library initiatives to expand equitable access to diverse books in under-resourced communities. Through book distribution, Little Free Library placements, and community-based literacy engagement, Stories Like Me extends beyond clinical settings and into neighborhoods, ensuring families can continue reading, practicing language skills, and building literacy at home.his initiative demonstrates how literacy is not just about reading, it is a tool for development, confidence-building, and long-term academic success. By combining therapeutic literacy practices with community book access, Stories Like Me promotes a culture where every child and adult can see themselves reflected in stories, strengthen their voice, and develop a lifelong love of reading.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $20,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Little Free Library and Tennessee State University <\/p>\n
Project Duration: March 2026 to February 2027
\nGeographical Area Served: Nashville, Metro Nashville
\nAge Group To Be Served: All Ages<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Miss
\nContact First Name: Robin
\nContact Last Name: Griffin
\nContact Title: Founder
\nContact Phone: 6158527412
\nContact Email: Robin@atozlearningclub.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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