Reading Pals Chico
Support Fund

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Reading Pals intertwines literary comprehension with community compassion by pairing volunteers with struggling readers. The premise is simple: one student, one volunteer, one hour a week. Since its inception, 1,300 Reading Pals volunteers have positively impacted 3,000 students. This community-driven program has provided over 67,000 hours of individualized reading attention, bolstering confidence and life-long learning skills. While literacy gains demonstrate the program’s success, the real magic lies in the confidence and connections made that continue far beyond classroom doors.