Catch Up & Read

10/15/2026

Some gifts leave a lasting impact for generations to come. 💙📚

We are incredibly honored and grateful to have received a grant from The Dallas Foundation through the Annie L. Stevens Fund!

Annie L. Stevens' generosity continues to make a difference in the lives of others, and we are so thankful to be one of the organizations entrusted with carrying her legacy forward. Through this generous support, more young readers will have the opportunity to strengthen their reading skills, build confidence, and create a brighter future.

A heartfelt thank you to The Dallas Foundation for believing in our mission and for continuing to honor Annie's legacy through meaningful investments in our community. We are truly grateful to be part of a story of generosity that continues to make a difference. ❤️

Read more about Annie's incredible legacy:

Read how Annie L. Stevens’ legacy continues through a grant from The Dallas Foundation to Catch Up & Read, helping Dallas children build essential reading skills.

09/29/2026

We are so grateful to be this year’s summer reading literacy partner! 📚💙

A huge thank you to the UP and HP libraries and everyone who generously donated books throughout the summer. These books will make their way into the hands of young readers across North Texas, helping build strong reading skills and a love of reading.

We are so thankful for this incredible community and your support of Catch Up & Read students! ✨

09/21/2026

We are still celebrating! 🎉💙

This North Texas Giving Day, 165 generous gifts helped Catch Up & Read raise $368,205! 📚🌟

We are incredibly grateful to every person who donated, shared our mission, encouraged others to give, and cheered us on. Because of you, we can continue supporting students, equipping teachers, and helping young readers build a strong foundation for success.

You helped make this possible. THANK YOU! 💛

09/21/2026

09/16/2026

“The Catch Up & Read program is so crucial just to make sure they’re all on a level playing field.” 📚💙

As both a former Catch Up & Read teacher and the parent of a Catch Up & Read student, Marcela Ingram has seen firsthand the difference the program can make for young readers.

North Texas Giving Day is tomorrow! 🌟 Gifts made by September 17 will be doubled to reach even more teachers and students!

Make twice the impact today: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/Catchupandread

09/16/2026

09/15/2026

Nothing better than kicking off the school year with our incredible Catch Up & Read teachers! 📚💛

We had such a fun evening at The Backyard connecting, catching up, and celebrating the teachers who make our work possible. We are so grateful for the energy, dedication, and heart they bring to their students and classrooms every day.

Here's to a great year ahead! ✨

09/14/2026

We are so proud to highlight as this year’s summer reading literacy partner! 📚✨

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our patrons across the UP and HP libraries, our summer readers donated hundreds of books! These books will help support young elementary students across North Texas as they build essential reading skills and a lifelong love for books.

Thank you to everyone who donated and helped us support young readers across our community! ❤️

09/11/2026

“Being able to see them excited about their learning makes me feel really good and very proud of them.” 📚🌟

A Catch Up & Read teacher shares what happens when the right tools reach the classroom.

Only 6 days until North Texas Giving Day! ⏰ Your gift by September 17 will be doubled to reach even more teachers and students!

Give at bit.ly/car-ntgd to make twice the impact today! 💙