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- EIN 13-3911331
- 5030 Broadway, Suite 641 New York NY 10034 USA
- www.lincnyc.org
- LINCNYC
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Education, Youth Development
Mission: Literacy Inc. (LINC) builds neighborhood networks that support young readers by working with school, library and community partners in high-need, high-potential communities. LINC addresses the literacy crisis facing children living in poverty in New York City. Early childhood programs, family involvement and community support are crucial to developing strong literacy skills which are generally lacking for children growing up in poverty. To combat this problem, LINC developed its Comprehensive Literacy Model, based on research showing that mobilizing three key constituency groups – peers, parents and community members – has a demonstrated impact on early childhood literacy development. Using community-based coordinators, LINC works with schools, families, libraries, local businesses, and community partners to create a sustained, coordinated, community-based effort to promote literacy skills for at-risk youth.
Target demographics: low-income children achieve reading success
Direct beneficiaries per year: 8,000 low-income children and 1,500 parents across New York City. Through our neighborhood approach, we worked with partners across the city, including 23 public schools, 8 branch libraries, and 45 community partners. We distributed over 4,500 new and used books to low-income children.
Geographic areas served: New York City
Programs: our Reading Partner, Parent Engagement and Reading Everywhere celebrations. Through our Comprehensive Literacy Model, we work with school, library and community-based partners to ensure that all children are reading on grade level by third grade.