All proceeds buy books and school supplies for TRC children. Volunteer contributions of time to this event will have a direct positive impact on the life of a homeless child. Pledges will be matched dollar for dollar by the Fannie Mae Foundation. This is an ideal opportunity to experience volunteerism with family and friends. By providing reading experiences and access to books, TRC volunteers help children develop a love of books and reading.
Homelessness creates chaos in a child's life.
A lack of books, time, and a place to read are some of the many losses a homeless child suffers. Since 1989, The Reading Connection has reinforced literacy development by providing children with the positive book experiences they need to become lifelong readers. Fostering a desire to read is the single most important effort parents can make to help their children succeed in school. The Reading Connection helps parents and children share books together and value time spent reading. Through books, children can discover new worlds outside shelter walls and take an important step toward academic success and a life filled with the knowledge and joy only books can bring.