ARISE2Read

When it comes to making a difference, a picture is worth a thousand words—and our wonderful volunteer, Susan Mahaffey, keeps the inspiration coming! 📸✨

Susan isn't just dedicated to our mission; she is incredible at capturing the joy, energy, and heart of what we do every single day. We are so grateful for her time, her passion, and the beautiful snapshots she shares that remind us all why we love this community.

Join us in saying a massive THANK YOU to Susan in the comments below! 👇❤️

It’s been an incredible year partnering with ARISE2Read as TRA’s 2025-26 Charity of Choice! Through the generosity of our school community, we raised more than $30,000 to support literacy initiatives for children across the Memphis area. Funds were raised through monthly $2 Dress Down Days, TRA/ARISE2Read t-shirt sales, a Senior Project book drive, and our annual Vendor Wonderland, which featured more than 140 merchants. Our Senior Project team partnered closely with ARISE2Read, collecting copies of How to Catch a Turkey in the fall and organizing a spring service event where 120 volunteers assembled 4,000 summer reading kits for students at 48 Memphis-area schools. Each backpack included 7 books, school supplies, sunglasses, and logos from ARISE2Read, TRA, and the Memphis Grizzlies. In addition to the funds already donated through the Senior Project, TRA is honored to present ARISE2Read with a check for $26,429 to support their mission. We are grateful for the life-changing work ARISE2Read does for children and families throughout our community and are thankful for the opportunity to support their efforts. Dr. LaTonya Mouzon, Executive Director of ARISE2Read, shared: “Over $30,000 raised for ARISE2Read this school year is absolutely incredible. The impact this will have on the young readers we serve is immeasurable. Thank you to TRA’s leadership, students, families, staff, and supporters. You are truly changing lives!”

The school year may be over, but the mission never stops! ☀️📚
Behind the scenes at ARISE2Read, summer means prep time.

A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to wonderful summer volunteers like Anne! 🙌 She’s been working hard helping us clean up, sort, and restock our coaching supplies so our tutors and students have everything they need on day one. Swipe to see some of the summer prep magic in action! ➡️

IT’S ON! Come out to Glide Xpress at 2966 Kirby Rd today through Sunday! $5 gets you a $38 Diamond Ray wash, and $1 from your wash helps us continue our mission of childhood literacy. Let’s get those cars clean! 🚗💎

Help us make a difference this weekend! ❤️📚

Glide Xpress is partnering with Arise 2 Read for a $5 Wash Fundraiser supporting literacy, education, and hope for local children and families.

📅 Friday, May 29 – Sunday, May 31
⏰ 7AM–7PM Daily
📍 2966 Kirby Rd, Memphis, TN 38117
💦 $5 Washes This Weekend Only

Every wash helps support Arise 2 Read and their mission to save a child, save a family, and save a city.

Come get your car shining and help change a life at the same time!

Don’t let a little rain stop you! 🌧️ Our car wash fundraiser at starts tomorrow, rain or shine. Plus, getting grime off your car after a storm is the best way to protect your paint! 🧼✨ Head to Glide Xpress on Kirby Rd to support ARISE2Read this Fri–Sun.

Only 3 days until our Glide Xpress fundraiser kicks off! Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31. Get your car looking brand new for just $5. *Note* This event is happening at the Kirby Rd location only! 🗓️✨

Memorial Day is a time to honor those who served our nation with selfless dedication. At ARISE2Read, we are daily inspired by the spirit of service—from our brave men and women in uniform to the dedicated volunteers who give their time to serve our local students.

Today, we honor the fallen and celebrate the strength of a community built on service to others. 🇺🇸

Why a car wash? Because every dollar helps us put books in the hands of more students! Our goal is to reach even more readers this coming year. Come get your car cleaned at Glide Xpress on Kirby Rd from May 30–June 1 and support our mission. 📖💙

BIG NEWS!

We’ve partnered with Glide Xpress Car Wash! And from May 29– 31, get a $38 Diamond Ray wash FOR ONLY $5 (at the at 2966 Kirby Road location only), and $1 from every wash goes directly to ARISE2Read. It’s the best deal in town! 💎🚗