READ Association of Saginaw County

The READ Association of Saginaw County is a local 501(c)(3) non profit organization whose mission is to help students improve their reading skills and discover the joy of reading. Primary goals are to motivate children to want to read, develop self confidence and self esteem and encourage children to read for a lifetime. The literacy program primarily focuses on recuriting volunteer mentors working one-on-one with students serving as postive role models helping children learn to read and practice their reading skills.

The majority of the children READ serves are given the opportunity to share individualized weekly reading time with a volunteer mentor