Literacy For A Lifetime
A Grant Matching Program
Sponsored by Usborne Books/Educational Development Corp.
· 85% of children in the juvenile court system cannot read.
· Over 70% of adult prison inmates cannot read above a 4th grade level
·Spurred by the undeniable and shocking statistics that show a direct correlation between crime, the prison population and illiteracy, Usborne Books/ Educational Development Corporation is partnering with businesses, organizations and individuals to provide more books to kids.
· One of the national poverty indicators is having less than 25 pieces of printed material in the home.
· Literacy for a Lifetime offers a 50% matching grant in books for every dollar contributed. For example, a $10,000 donation is matched with an additional $5,000 and the organization of your choice receives $15,000 in educational materials for their use.
· States where homes have more reading materials
generally have higher reading proficiency.
· Literacy for a Lifetime can be used as often as donations become available, has no cap on the amount that can be donated and is tax deductible.
· 75% of unemployed adults have reading or writing difficulties.
· 90% of welfare recipients are high school dropouts.
· The receiving organization has full control over the selection of books.
· When inmates learn to read, only 15% of them are ever arrested again.
Who are Potential Recipients?
· Schools & Libraries· Head Start Programs· Non-Profit Organizations· Educational & Literacy Programs· Nurseries· Hospitals· Areas affected by natural disasters
Changing the World .... 1 Child at a time ... with books.
Anne & Stuart Loveridge
Independent Educational Consultants ~ Usborne Books At Home
Call us toll free 888-817-4151
http://www.planetsl3.com/
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