Help Beja Support Literacy! Empower Young Readers

Hello, friends and supporters!

As a proud Readers 2 Leaders board member, I’m excited to launch a personal fundraiser to support our mission of equipping students for success through the power of reading. At Readers 2 Leaders, we’re committed to ensuring that all students have equitable opportunities to thrive as both readers and leaders. With your help, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of the children we serve.

Why I’m Fundraising

In 2017 after attending a literacy stakeholder meeting in Dallas, I was approached to become a reading buddy with R2L. The commitment to volunteer and read with students only one day a week greatly impacted their academic trajectory and provided a direct hands-on approach to proactively increase students reading on grade level. With research and data indicating that students struggle with phonics and comprehension skills, I felt empowered to support the mission of R2L! Now as a board member, I am sharing the science of reading with colleagues and friends in an effort to support one key mission - That every student no matter the community has access to equitable opportunities to thrive as readers & leaders. 

Facts & Figures

Since its founding in 2011, Readers 2 Leaders has provided services to 7,729 clients, including 6,852 students and 877 adults.

Current Goals:

Readers 2 Leaders aims to reach 1,500 students with reading programs in the 2024-25 school year and the summer of 2025, with the following objectives:

- 85% of students participate in 80% of sessions for 120 minutes of weekly instruction.

- 80% of students attain mastery of grade-appropriate foundational literacy skills.

- 75% of students meet or exceed their personalized end-of-year literacy growth goal as assessed by the MAP assessment tool.

- As part of its mission, the organization also plans to support 300 adults through coaching implementation and family reading cohort programs.

Our reading programs have demonstrated significant success. In the 2023-24 academic year, 87 percent of students, as measured by Renaissance Star, made tangible progress toward their reading goals.

A Fun Twist!

If I reach my goal, I will host a Taco Tuesday celebration and you will be the guest of honor! 

How You Can Help

Here’s how you can join me in making a difference:

• Donate: Your contribution, big or small, helps us get closer to our goal and supports a great cause.
• Share: Spread the word! Share this fundraiser with your friends, family, and networks to help us reach more people who believe in the power of reading.

Thank you so much for your support and generosity. Together, we can help students achieve their full potential through the magic of reading!