Stretchency

This is what it looks like when a community comes together.

Books opened.
Stories shared.
Students tuned in and engaged in every classroom.

During our 3rd Annual Reading Day volunteers spent time reading with students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade classroom at Wilson Elementary.

Thank you to the administrators and teachers who welcome welcomed us and to every volunteer who showed up and made the day memorable.

Join us for our 3rd Annual Reading Day, a celebration of reading, connection, and community.

We plan to bring stories to life by reading to students in pre-k through fourth grade.

Classrooms are filling up! If you'd like to volunteer to read to students in Phoenix, comment "READ" or message us to learn how you can participate!

📚There’s something special about hearing a story read aloud.

It captures attention, sparks imagination, and creates moments students remember.

Join us for our 3rd Annual Reading Day in Phoenix, a special day where volunteers share the joy of reading with students and help bring stories to life.

🔻Comment “READ” or DM us to learn how you can participate

We were honored to participate in A Better Community's 3rd Annual Back to School Bash where K-12 students in the Tucson community received backpacks, school supplies, shoes, food, along with fun and smiles.

More than 400 backpacks were given away, helping families gear up for the new school year.

We were thrilled to contribute by donating a laptop for the event raffle and see the smile on the happy student's face when her raffle number was pulled to receive a new laptop!

Thank you Trehon's TIME and team for all you do to serve the community!

Meet Stretchency ✨
We’re here to equip students with the tools they need to navigate life—at school and beyond. We also support the educators and youth advocates who help make that growth possible, because we believe change happens together.

It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and we're taking a moment to celebrate all the amazing teachers who wear many hats by inspiring curiosity, sparking creativity, leanding a listening ear, and going above and beyond every day.

Our list just scratches the surface—what's a postive trait or action that you've seen a teacher do that deserves recognition?

📚✨ Stretchency's 2nd Annual Reading Day at Wilson Primary was so much fun! Volunteers read to every Pre-K through 4th grade classroom—and the excitement was contagious! The students loved having special guests in their classrooms, and the adults had just as much fun bringing stories to life.

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers for making it a memorable day!

Happy New Year!

Thank you for supporting us in our mission to support educators and empower youth to learn, grow, and succeed in life.

We are excited to continue partnering with youth-focused organizations to deliever impactful programs that help youth become the best versions of themselves!

Contact and connect with us for updates, tips, and ways to support youth success!

📚We're hosting our second annual reading day on Friday, April 25, 2025!

We are seeking 24 volunteers to share the joy of reading with pre-k and kindergarten through fourth-grade students at an elementary school in Phoenix.

💬DM or comment “reading day” for details and to reserve your spot.

Kindness is more than a single action. It’s a way of being that shows empathy, respect, and understanding toward others. It’s in the small gestures, thoughtful words, and selfless acts that can make a lasting difference.

Here are some simple ways to spread kindness:
- Choose to brighten someone’s day with a smile. A simple act can go a long way.
- Listen attentively to show the other person that they are valued and heard.
- Express gratitude with a thank you or a compliment to show appreciation.

How do you show kindness to those around you?