Akron Reads

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • Education & Literacy

Location

Akron Public Schools70 N. Broadway St. Rm. 101Akron, OH 44308 United States
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Mission Statement

AkronReads is a community tutoring partnership between the Akron Public Schools and local businesses, government agencies, nonprofit and civic organizations. Since 1999, thousands of trained literacy tutors have helped Akron students K-3 to reach new goals in achieving literacy and competence.

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Sometimes just knowing someone believes in you is all that’s needed to help you achieve. Volunteering with AkronReads allows you to invest in our children by giving them a priceless gift: your time.

"Many of these children do not have a stable family situation that gives them the one-on-one attention they need to learn and read effectively," says Jim Weber, AkronReads tutor and City of Akron employee. "In only one hour a week, you can see the difference in their skill level and their confidence."

Just one hour a week. That’s all it takes to instill pride and self-confidence in a child and help set them on a path toward success.

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