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- EIN 20-3146968
- (803) 323-2180
- 2020 Alumni Drive Rock Hill SC 29733-0001 USA
- elpofyorkcounty.org
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Causes: Education, Educational Services
Mission: The organization was established for the purpose of developing and promoting programs that support the health and academic readiness of children from age zero to six in york county, south carolina.
Programs: Dpil: help families read together by sending new, carefully selected books from dpil foundation. Each month, a new book is mailed to the child's home in his/her name from ages birth to five years old. Donated services include 1845 worth of professional services and rent.
roar: training local doctors and staff in this program where new, age- appropriate books are provided for each child 6 months to 5 years who come for a well-child visit and that the doctor gives anticipatory guidance to parent. Gently loved books are also provided to siblings. Doctors use this opportunity to educate parents about the importance of reading and talking to the child about the relationship of these early literacy activities to brain development. Donated services include 8100 of books and rent.
born to read: visitation of all new mothers(who consent)while in the hospital to assess for and avail them to programs. Provide education on the importance of early brain development and early literacy. Donated services include 4190 of books, storage and office supplies.
little free libraries: in its most basic form, it is a box full of books where anyone may stop by and pick up a book and bring back another book to share if they are able. Making books available in areas of need promotes literacy and the love of reading. It builds community as we share skills, creativity, and wisdom through generations. Donated services include 233of materials and storage space.