Learners' Stories

Generations of learning with READ

Learning with the READ Society is a family affair for eight-year-old Abby, who gets help with her reading and math twice a week.

Abby’s father attended READ when he was a child, so when Abby struggled in Kindergarten, her grandmother recalled how helpful READ had been so many years before.

Today, Abby is reading nearly at her grade level – in spite of having been diagnosed with a mild cognitive disability. “Abby loves coming to READ,” says mom Adrienne, who volunteers with READ as a receptionist. “Her reading lesson days are her favorite days of the week.”

As a university student and single parent, Adrienne says she is grateful that READ offers tuition support for children and youth from low-income households through its unique Education Access fund. “There’s no way I could afford to bring Abby to READ without the generous help.”

Today, rather than dreading school, Abby is confident in her skills and abilities. “The extra support she receives from READ makes Abby happy and eager to go to school.”

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