Words Alive is a vital community organization mobilizing volunteers to bring books and a love of reading to all in San Diego. I am proud to call them a partner and look forward to working with the team on collaborative projects aimed at increasing literacy and a love of reading in our community. Of particular note is their robust volunteer program which engages folks from all over the world. Bravo Words Alive!
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- EIN 33-0857381
- info@wordsalive.org
- (858) 274-9673
- 5111 Santa Fe St Ste 219 San Diego CA 92109 USA
- www.wordsalive.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Humanities, Public & Societal Benefit
Mission: Words Alive connects children, teens, and families with the power of reading. Our mission is to open opportunities for life success by inspiring a commitment to reading.
Results: For 23 years, Words Alive has provided access to relevant and quality books, shared reading experiences, and a connection to reading that lays the foundation for continued success. Started as a program supporting teenage mothers on a journey through reading, our work has grown to bridge the gap in access to education for underserved children ages 0-18 and families. In the 2020-2021 academic year, our core programming served 4,125 students and families in San Diego facing extraordinary circumstances such as homelessness, poverty, foster care, abuse, impact by the juvenile justice system, and teen pregnancy. We collaborated with 99+ schools and community organizations to reach these youth and families. We also train education affiliates and parent educators in effective reading engagement to build capacity and expertise among partner organizations and our community’s families.
Target demographics: Children and Families facing extraordinary challenges
Direct beneficiaries per year: 4125 Students and their Families
Geographic areas served: San Diego County
Programs: Early childhood workshops for low-income parents and toddlers, weekly read aloud sessions in Title I elementary classrooms and nonprofit and community sites, and book group style sessions with at-risk teens.
Words Alive 10/08/2021
We are glad to be working with you! Thank you for your dedication to sharing a love of reading and learning with local students and families.