Mizzou Fight for Literacy Benefitting Heart of Missouri United Way

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Team up with Mizzou and become a Champion for Literacy!

Join Champions for Literacy and Heart of Missouri United Way to support kids learning to read through the Read Across Columbia program!

Expand opportunities for kids today. $60 can provide 5 grade-level books per year to a child! Click here to donate.

**International Paper is matching gifts up to $5,000!**

Mizzou Men’s & Women's Basketball are partnering with Champions for Literacy to host a Fight for Literacy Game (presented by International Paper) to benefit Heart of Missouri United Way by providing critical literacy resources.

Together, these Champions for Literacy are making sure every child is resourced and inspired to become a strong reader. Reading on grade level by the end of 3rd grade is a powerful and proven indicator that children will graduate high school and be college or career-ready. Join us by becoming a Champion for Literacy and donating to the cause!

BECOME A CHAMPION TODAY! - HOW YOU CAN HELP

100% of donations will stay local with Heart of Missouri United Way to specifically to purchase age-appropriate books for approximately 650 students (first and second grade) at the six Columbia Public Schools with the highest free and reduced lunch rate and the lowest reading proficiency scores.

Expand opportunities by making your donation today:

• Click DONATE on the top right of this page. $60 can provide 5 grade-level books per year to a child!

*ALL DONATIONS MATCHED! International Paper has pledged to match every gift, up to a total of $5,000!

WHAT HEART OF MISSOURI HAS TO SAY:

We truly appreciate the great partnership with Champions for Literacy and the University of Missouri Men's and Women's Basketball teams for partnering with Heart of Missouri United Way to improve 3rd grade reading proficiency through the Read Across Columbia program.

Become a Champion for Literacy! Make your donation today!

Champions for Literacy is a national non-profit using the power of sports to impact childhood reading. Learn more about their work by visiting: championsforlit.org

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About Champions for Literacy

Fight for Literacy Games is the flagship program of Champions for Literacy (CFL). Founded in 2013 by two high school students, CFL uses the power of sports to impact childhood reading. Learn more about CFL and the additional programs they offer by visiting: www.championsforlit.org