Did you know that since 1983, more than 10 million Americans reached the 12th grade without having learned to read at a basic level. Appalling!
BookSpring the the home of Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Austin. I wouldn't be a good board president if I didn't promote this opportunity to raise money for children's literacy. And yes, we do receive money directly to support our local community from this national fundraiser!
So, this back to school season, stop by your local Macy's to support children's literacy and save money.
Dates: July 1, 2009 – August 31, 2009
Give $3 and get $10 OFF a $50 purchase or give $6 and get $20 off a $100 purchase…
Book A Brighter FutureTM is a national partnership between Reading Is Fundamental, the nation’s oldest and largest children and families’ literacy organization, and Macy’s to raise awareness and support for children’s literacy. In 2008 over 1,000,000 Macy’s customers donated more than $3.1 million to support RIF programs and initiatives. This was the largest customer supported campaign in RIF’s 42 year history! The program will help RIF provide free books and literacy resources to children nationwide, and also expand its outreach to the many children who are at the greatest risk for reading difficulties.
Macy’s will donate 100% of every $3 to RIF. $1 will go to support a local RIF program, $1 will go to the Multicultural Literacy Campaign, and $1 will support reading resources for children nationwide.
Oh - and Mom, thanks for reading to me way before I was even in school. It's made all the difference.
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