Check out the Annual Impact Report from Reach Out and Read.
Across all our Affiliates and sites, Reach Out and Read served 171,000 more children (for a total of 4.4 million) and provided 500,000 more books (for a total of 7.1 million) in FY23 than FY22. And as excited as we are about 8.8 million interactions in the clinic, we’re even more proud of the daily moments that matter, books being shared, and bonds being built among the families and children we have the honor of serving. 🎉
Two weeks ago we hosted our inaugural Books Build Better Brains Benefit at the Building for Kids Children's Museum. New and old friends gathered for fun, games, and food. All the while raising funds for the children of Wisconsin. What an amazing night it was.
Congratulations to Terry Ehle on being named the Librarian of the Year by the Wisconsin Library Association. "Ehle says there is one program she is still very proud of: Reach Out and Read." So thankful to have Terry as a champion of Reach Out and Read.
We were able to honor Senator Joan Ballweg with the inaugural Reach Out and Read Honor Roll award last Thursday at the State Capital. The Honor Roll recognizes those from across the country whose support of Reach Out and Read has played a critical role in advancing our mission. Senator Joan Ballweg has advocated for Reach Out and Read Wisconsin for years. Because of her persistence, the program is now receiving state funding. Thank you Senator Ballweg for your dedication and passion to helping create a world where every child has the relationships and resources to learn and thrive. Article: https://lnkd.in/gqWTAqQp
We want to congratulate Kevin M. Long, attorney at Quarles & Brady LLP, on being awarded the 2024 Reach Out and Read Wisconsin Stellar Partner Award. This award recognizes individuals or organizations who support our vision — creating a world where every child has the relationships and resources to learn and thrive — and partner with us to make that a reality in Wisconsin. Thank you for your passionate work and collaboration, Kevin! Azure De Williams Maya Payne Smart
We want to congratulate Deb Grenier, clinic manager for Mayo Clinic - Franciscan Healthcare La Crosse Family Health Clinic, on being named the 2024 Reach Out and Read Wisconsin Excellence Award. This award recognizes clinic staff who embody the purpose and mission of Reach Out and Read to implement the program to its highest standard in their clinic. Thanks for all you do, Deb! Mayo Clinic
We were able to honor Advisory Council member and Wisconsin's Former First Lady Jessica Doyle with the inaugural Reach Out and Read Wisconsin Impact Award at our 2024 Annual Meeting. Jessica has shown unwavering dedication and support, not only to children and families across Wisconsin, but also to the ROR WI Advisory Council and our incredible team. She has made a profound impact on families throughout the state, helping to foster a love of reading from the very beginning of children's lives. We are truly thankful for Jessica's impact.
Over the months of 2024, we are showcasing our staff. We hope you enjoy getting to know them more! -- Get to know Melissa Sanders, Program Manager My home city is: Appleton, Wis. Some of the things I like to spend my free time doing are: baking, reading, playing with my kids (Harper and Maverick), going for walks, and drinking lattes. My favorite children's book is: If You Give A Moose A Muffin by Laura Numeroff My personal theme song is: Everything’s Gonna Be Alright by Kenny Chesney and David Lee Murphy If I was a candy bar, I would be: a Hershey chocolate bar-no surprises, what you see is what you get!
We were able to celebrate and recognize Roots & Wings with the inaugural Reach Out and Read Honor Roll award yesterday at the UW Health Northport Clinic in Madison. The Honor Roll recognizes those from across the country whose support of Reach Out and Read has played a critical role in advancing our mission. Roots & Wings has been a longtime supporter of Reach Out and Read Wisconsin, including a gift of $1.8 million that allowed the Affiliate to grow from just three people on staff to 10. Thank you Roots & Wings for your dedication and passion to helping create a world where every child has the relationships and resources to learn and thrive.
