Support Literacy: Empower Young Readers in Dallas

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

Education means a great deal to me. Students who still struggle to read by the end of third grade face significant, long-term challenges. Third grade marks the shift from learning to read to reading to learn, which means poor readers are at greater risk for falling behind in all other subjects, are less likely to pursue higher education, and face greater difficulty securing a living-wage job. R2L partners with families, educators, and students while using evidence-based reading instruction and interventions to directly increase youth literacy in Dallas. 

Facts & Figures

Readers 2 Leaders aims to achieve the following during the 2025-26 academic year and summer:

• Serve 1,600 students during the school year and summer;

• Serve 400 adults through literacy coaching and training programs;

• 85 percent of students will participate in 80 percent of sessions for 120 minutes of instruction per week; 

• 90 percent of students will make measurable growth in key early literacy skills as measured by an externally validated assessment;

• 89 percent of children will grow or maintain their reading skills during the summer

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!