Join us in making a difference through education and support.
Join us in making a difference through education and support.
Low literacy is one of the strongest predictors of future incarceration. Children who cannot read by Grade 3 are far more likely to disengage from school, and adults with low literacy face limited employment options and increased contact with the justice system.
High-quality literacy interventions cost a fraction of prison construction and operations. Even a 10% improvement in low-level literacy can reduce long-term incarceration by up to 30%, avoiding thousands of future prison cells and saving billions.
Philanthropy can act earlier, more flexibly, and more boldly than government. Strategic investment in literacy creates generational change—strengthening families, communities, and economies. We have the partners and proven successes, but we need help in reaching more children.