$3,560
Raised of $5,000
SMU Mustangs Fight for Literacy benefitting Readers 2 Leaders
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**International Paper is matching gifts up to $5,000!**
Sometimes we can all use an assist, whether it’s on the court or in real life. That's why the Mustangs annually show their support of the Fight for Literacy presented by International Paper and provide an assist to kids learning to read in Dallas through the work of Readers 2 Leaders. Together, we are combatting the statistic that just 1 in 3 American fourth graders are reading on grade level. That year is so important because children LEARN TO READ until third grade and after that, they READ TO LEARN.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
In Texas, 70% of students in the public school system are not reading at grade level. Readers 2 Leaders and the Mustangs want to do something about that. You can join them.
100% of donations will be granted to Readers 2 Leaders to support their literacy efforts in Dallas. Readers 2 Leaders shared how the funds raised will support their work:
Funding will support R2L's essential staffing costs. Each of our trained instructors has the capacity to provide high-dosage, high-impact tutoring to 50-80 students per year. Students in our program make measurable progress in their essential reading skills, allowing them to catch up to grade level and be prepared to thrive in school and life!
WHAT READERS 2 LEADERS HAS TO SAY:
“Readers 2 Leaders’ partnership with Coaching for Literacy has provided crucial funding to help us serve more students while also helping raise our profile in the community,” said President & CEO Norma Nelson. “We are so grateful to ‘fight for literacy’ together!”
Expand opportunities by making your donation today - Click DONATE on the top right of this page:
$10 can provide 2 books to a child
$100 can provide the needed tutoring materials for 1 child (phonics kit & workbook)
$500 can cover the cost of one family participating in the Reading Cohort
$1,152 can send one student to summer camp
*ALL DONATIONS MATCHED! International Paper has pledged to match every gift, up to a total of $5,000 in this market!
Let’s get off the sideline and Fight for Literacy! Make your donation today!
Where else is the #Fight4Literacy this season? Check out our other participating literacy programs across the nation.
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About Coaching for Literacy
Founded in 2013 by two high school students, Coaching for Literacy aims to raise awareness of and support solutions to the widespread problem of illiteracy. Using the power and influence of sports, the organization partners with teams across the country to host Fight for Literacy Games, which raise funds for grants to literacy-focused programs in their communities. Coaching for Literacy operates on the core belief that literacy is a fundamental right of every individual. Learn more at coachingforliteracy.org.
About International Paper
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. In Russia, we have a 50/50 joint venture, Ilim Group, the country's largest integrated manufacturer of pulp and paper. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.