At Words Alive, we believe that every member of our community can make a difference in combating the literacy crisis. That’s why we partner with corporations and community partners to donate time, talent, and treasure to support our programming. On Wednesday, June 22nd, we welcomed our friends from Molina Healthcare to the Words Alive office to build over 700 Starter Kits! These kits will go home with participants in our Family Literacy, Read Aloud, and Adolescent Book Group programs.
What’s a Starter Kit?
A Starter Kit is a pencil pouch filled with school supplies to help our students participate in our programs and in their regular school activities. They include pencils, pencil sharpeners, crayons, markers, scissors, composition books, and more. Starter Kits come included in our Learning Kits—bundles of books, activities, and reading resources to help families build healthy reading habits at home.
Molina Healthcare, Inc. is a medical insurance provider that values investing in local organizations that work to improve access to critical resources that improve the health of the communities they serve. We are grateful to Molina Healthcare for their ongoing support of Words Alive, their investment in our programs, and their commitment to connecting children, teens, and families to the power of reading.
Want to help prepare supplies for Starter Kits and Learning Kits? Check out our recurring Crafting Parties here.
Are you interested in learning how your corporate or community group can participate in a service project with Words Alive? Contact our Community Engagement Manager, Robyn Grand, here.