Help Cathy Support Literacy! Empower Young Readers

Hello, family, friends and supporters!

As a proud Readers 2 Leaders team 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

I joined the R2L Board a year ago and continue to be impressed each day with the impact they are having on the students in Dallas. As a graduate of DISD schools myself, I know the importance of giving every child the right opportunity for their future. Did you know that if students don't learn to read by the third grade, then they will not have this training in school after that time. Think about how they will be able to progress through elementary, middle and high school classes if they have not mastered reading. Having all children in Dallas know how to read is essential for their success and for our community to thrive. I hope you will join me in this very worthy cause!!

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.

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!

Thank you!!

Cathy Helmbrecht