The Literacy Project

✨ Thankful Thursday ✨

Today we’re giving a huge THANK YOU to Alison Gamble, one of the incredible hearts behind The Literacy Project. 💛 From Monday through Thursday, Alison helps keep everything running smoothly in the office and is always willing to jump in wherever needed.

This week, Alison picked up an amazing silent auction item from Spa Gregorie’s valued at $750 for our upcoming event! 🧖‍♀️✨

We are so grateful for generous community partners like Spa Gregorie’s, whose continued support helps us further our mission and impact. Their kindness, generosity, and commitment to giving back truly make a difference. 🌟

If you would like to donate auction items or drop off contributions for The Literacy Project, Alison is in the office Monday–Thursday from 8AM–4PM. Every donation helps us continue changing lives through literacy. 📚💫

Thank you, Alison. Thank you, And thank you to our amazing community for showing up again and again. 🤍

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✨Testimony Tuesday ✨
Today, we are honored to recognize Reggie Biancalani, a fearless leader, passionate advocate for education, and this year’s SAVOR Co-Chair.
A graduate of Columbia University and a respected leader in education, Reggie brings vision, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to every role she serves. As a valued member of the Literacy Project Board, her gift for leadership and administration continues to strengthen our mission and expand our impact.
We are deeply grateful for the time, heart, and commitment she pours into helping create brighter futures through literacy. Leaders like Reggie remind us that lasting change begins with service.
As we celebrate her today, this quote feels especially fitting:
“Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.”
— Frederick Douglass
Thank you, Reggie, for helping open doors, inspire growth, and champion the power of education. 💙📚

This Savor Sunday, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. 🇺🇸✨
Their courage reminds us that building a brighter future begins with opportunity, education, and hope for every child.
At Literacy Project, we believe literacy changes lives, opening doors, empowering families, and strengthening communities for generations to come. ❤️📚
Today, we remember.
We honor.
And we recommit ourselves to making an impact.
Let’s honor. Let’s read. Let’s rise. ✨

✨ Savor Sunday ✨
Today, we’re celebrating the incredible women behind the heart of our mission and extending a very special thank you to Andria for her leadership, generosity, and dedication to The Literacy Project. 💛

Andria’s passion for giving back and her dedication to helping children and families through literacy continues to inspire everyone around her. As we prepare for Savor on October 2nd, we are deeply grateful for the time, energy, and love she pours into our mission and our community.

We are also so thankful for our extraordinary Savor committee members whose commitment and collaboration help make this event possible year after year. Together, this amazing group is creating opportunities, changing lives, and helping more children discover the power and joy of reading. 📚
Thank you to all for being such an important part of The Literacy Project family, and for helping us make a meaningful impact every step of the way! Link to tickets in bio!

✨Thankful Thursday ✨
Today, we are sending a heartfelt thank you to Antonella Castro for her incredible support of The Literacy Project. 💙📚
Because of generous supporters like Antonella, we are able to continue empowering children and families through literacy, giving students the foundation and confidence they need to succeed in school and beyond.
Your kindness, belief in our mission, and commitment to making a difference truly mean the world to us. Thank you for helping us create brighter futures, one reader at a time. 🌟

✨ Transformational Tuesday ✨

On April 29th, we celebrated another incredible group of graduates from The Literacy Project! 📚⭐️

These bright students worked hard, built confidence, and reached an important milestone in their literacy journey, and we could not be more proud of them. Their smiles say it all. 💛

A special thank you to our amazing teacher, Millie Knowles, for the love, patience, and encouragement she pours into every child, and to Ivoone Chapa, our School Readiness Program Coordinator, for helping make moments like this possible.

We also want to recognize the parents and siblings who came to support these students on their special day. It truly takes a community to help children thrive.

Every certificate handed out represents more than achievement, it represents confidence, opportunity, and a brighter future through reading. 📚

Happy Mother’s Day to the women who lead with love, inspire with grace, and leave a legacy that changes lives. 💕

Today, on this special Savor Sunday, we are honoring our incredible founder and fearless leader, Sue Grant, a woman whose heart for children and passion for literacy continues to impact generations.

Through faith, compassion, and unwavering dedication, Sue has helped build more than an organization through The Literacy Project… she has built hope, opportunity, and a future for struggling readers everywhere. 📚✨

As we celebrate mothers today, we also celebrate the nurturing spirit that empowers children to believe in themselves and discover the joy of reading.

Thank you, Sue, for being an example of strength, elegance, leadership, and love. Your legacy is written in every child whose life has been transformed through literacy. 🤍

We can’t wait to continue celebrating this beautiful mission at Savor on October 2nd. Stay tuned for what’s to come. ✨

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✨ Testimony Tuesday ✨

Meet Michael, a shining star in every sense of the word. 🌟

With hard work, determination, and a growing love for reading, Michael has officially completed his program and is proudly holding not just his Certificate of Achievement, but proof of what’s possible when confidence meets opportunity.

His dream? Big. His smile? Even bigger. And his future? Limitless.

At The Literacy Project, moments like this remind us why we do what we do. Every child deserves the chance to discover their voice, believe in their potential, and dream beyond the page.

Way to go, Michael! We’re so proud of you! 📚💛

SAVER SUNDAY 💙📚
Today, we’re celebrating the heart behind our mission. The incredible leadership and dedication that make The Literacy Project what it is.
Our fearless leader, Sue Grant, continues to inspire us with her unwavering commitment to changing lives through literacy. Her vision, passion, and tireless work set the tone for everything we do, and we are endlessly grateful for the impact she creates every single day.
Alongside Sue is our amazing committee, a group of driven, compassionate individuals who give their time, energy, and expertise to help our programs thrive. Because of this team, we’re not just teaching reading…we’re opening doors, building confidence, and creating brighter futures.
It truly takes a village, and we’re proud of ours. 💫
Here’s to leadership, teamwork, and the power of literacy to transform lives! https://app.betterunite.com/theliteracyproject-savor2026
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