In NYC public schools, around 50% of students are struggling with one of the most foundational skills for success: reading.

This is where Read Ahead comes in. With the right support, every student can become a joyful, confident, and fluent reader. Read Ahead intervenes early, providing weekly sessions designed to help 1st - 5th graders develop literacy skills, a love of reading, confidence, and more. I volunteer in these weekly sessions and have seen how the program helps to support and encourage young readers. Last year, 95% of parents and teachers said that their student(s) benefited from being in Read Ahead.

This spring I'm raising money to support the program further. Every donation, big or small, helps me reach my fundraising goal—and helps to share the power of reading with kids! 

Here's how you can help:

• Donate: Contribute whatever you can. No amount is too small!
• Spread the Word: Share my fundraising page with your friends, family, and social networks. Let's spread awareness so we can raise more!

Thank you for your support!! 

Read Ahead is also pleased to accept donations via check, ACH transfer, credit card, or donation of appreciated stock.

Check
Please make checks payable to Read Ahead and return to:
Read Ahead
Attn: Development Dept.
50 Broad Street, Suite 502
New York, NY 10004

ACH / Wire Transfer
To make your contribution by bank ACH or wire transfer, please direct all funds to:
Chase
120 Broadway
New York, NY 10271

Account #: 978932393
Routing #: 021000021
Account Name: Read Ahead, Inc.

Stock Donations
We are able to accept donations of appreciated stock via transfer to our account. Please email development@readahead.org for more information.

Donor-Advised Funds
We accept donations from donor-advised funds. To get started, please visit here or email development@readahead.org.

Want to multiply the impact of your gift? Ask your employer if they will provide a corporate match for your donation. You can notify the Read Ahead team of any matching funds by filling out this form.

Please contact Lucille Song, Senior Manager, Development Operations at development@readahead.org with any questions.