Rotary Readers

This year it was decided that we wanted to take the next step in our literacy program for children in Troup County. This program was designed to increase the number of hours that we actively engage young children in literary adventures.

Rotary volunteers read monthly to LaGrange pre-school children in 10 different learning centers, some also to elementary schools for K-2nd graders. Bright smiles, enthusiastic dialogue, and genuinely appreciative response from kids, teachers, and assistants are balanced by warm feelings by Rotarians who participate.

Frankly we were surprised at how many hours we are stacking up and just how many children are being reached and, hopefully, benefiting from our interactions. (The actual hours reflect the program as it goes through the rest of this Rotary Year.)

Now our Club is involved in raising $8,000 - $10,000 in order to partner with the Rotary Club of Peachtree City and others in a Global Grant for Literacy in Puerto Rico.