Readers Ignite

Readers Ignite is a literacy-focused charity working to connect at-risk children in the Chicago area to reading resources.

The vision of Readers Ignite is to use several methods to connect under-served children to various reading programs and outreaches. Also, we envision playing an active role within families and schools, to connect children with reading resources. This would include helping connect those in need with various tutors, specialists, programs, literacy partners, etc. We are currently working in 4 areas:

1. Sponsoring outreach programs in a local bookstore that link common passions back to reading. The topics, so far, have included football, baseball, music, animals, dance, etc. Speakers may be coaches, players, rescue workers, animal-related professions, etc. These are free events, and those topical books are highlighted during the day. Speakers will generally mention some positive aspect of reading, or a certain book series, or author's impact, during their visit. These are very free-form, open house events. (To see the events thus far, look under our Events tab, and then PAST events.)

2. We are working to educate adults and families about literacy-related issues. We currently offer two seminars: "Raising a Reader in Our Digital Age," and "Our Nation's Literacy: A Wake-up Call." Both of these can be done to suit your needs. These seminars can be taught vary from 20 minutes to 90 minutes, depending on the time frame that your school, church or work place would sponsor for its members, parents, employees.
3. We are working to get physical books into the hands of children, especially at-risk children. Currently, there is only one book in every 300 at-risk homes. We have held book drives that have helped to begin two libraries at schools without ANY books. We have also gotten books to women's shelters and orphanages. We have sponsored one Angel Tree for kids of single moms, in December of 2013.
4. We are working to sponsor storytimes in at-risk communites. Part of the larger issue is that at-risk homes often do not have a literate adult in the home to read to the children. Our plans include sponsoring story times in Laundromats, as well as pre-schools. We believe that the literacy issue in America is multi-faceted. We are working at making a difference within the GAPS that we see. Many of these are in at-risk communities. But a love of reading needs to be cultivated in ALL children. That is where our EXPLORE & MORE programs can make a difference, for every child, in every walk of life. These are the topical events that Readers Ignite sponsors. Your donations enable us to continue our work.

10/27/2021

Just a few mums left! First come first served!
Colors:
Several dark purple
several dark orange
one red
one white
one yellow
Delivery within 48 hours!
PM, comment or order at https://readersignite.org

10/08/2021

Our website is still having issues, but Mums for Mom orders can be placed through this link.
Help us match last year's $2500 raised -- we are working to get that Bookmobile! Mums make GREAT gifts, too! :)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmZt3zNP7gQiAY6Sn4JX7PBTluMtkXRfZVv0Lq-f3BRn6rSQ/viewform?embedded=true

09/18/2021

So the website order form isn't up until probably tomorrow, but you can comment here and I will get in touch.

Just like last year, $15 each for the mum, $5 flat delivery fee, Elmhurst and touching towns. I can deliver further, just holler, we can work out.

Help us get that Bookmobile THIS year!

Support Readers Ignite in #GDD2021! | Giving DuPage Days

04/30/2021

HELP! HELP!! Today is the LAST day to give!
We are the ONLY children's literacy nonprofit in the area!
Can you give ONE DOLLAR to help us get our BOOKMOBILE!?
EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR Helps! Share and TAG!

Support Readers Ignite in #GDD2021! | Giving DuPage Days I’m ready to support Readers Ignite on April 26, 2021 during Giving DuPage Days. Learn more about Readers Ignite and all the other organizations participating in .

04/29/2021

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! :)
---->Tomorrow is the LAST DAY for our fundraiser!
Imagine the IMPACT of a BOOKMOBILE to today's YOUTH!
Donate TODAY at the link below. SHARE this post!

https://www.givingdupageday.org/organizations/readers-ignite?fbclid=IwAR1-bdXWbiHRK6ImEqlWmPq0wj5ValiIyWkY3SlR475Oabdlu9Pu50IoB-s

04/28/2021

Just THREE days left!!
We NEED your help to reach our goal of getting a BOOKMOBILE!
Click the link to donate TODAY!

https://www.givingdupageday.org/organizations/readers-ignite?fbclid=IwAR1-bdXWbiHRK6ImEqlWmPq0wj5ValiIyWkY3SlR475Oabdlu9Pu50IoB-s

04/26/2021

YAHOO! IT STARTS TODAY!
Join us and make a difference during Giving DuPage Days, from April 26 to 30!
We've teamed up with people across DuPage County to raise $4,000 to PURCHASE OUR FIRST BOOKMOBILE. We are SO excited as this will LITERALLY put us in the DRIVER'S SEAT of our youth literacy programming! :)
Give your best gift today!

Readers Ignite is a literacy-focused charity connecting children to reading resources.

12/01/2020

donations will bring us closer to getting a !
We aren't big or fancy, but we are continuing our efforts to help youth in our area connect to reading!

Donate at: www.ReadersIgnite.org

Readers Ignite is a literacy-focused charity connecting children to reading resources. The vision of Readers Ignite is to use several methods to connect under-served children to various reading programs and outreaches.

10/29/2020

OH MY!!! Wow are we on a roll!!
A wonderful supporter, Beth West, gave us over 80 NEW books PLUS a cash donation towards our Book Mobile!!

Even better, YOU can make this donation GROW!

Place your Usborne order at:
https://w10500.myubam.com/1807437

All orders placed before November 3 at midnight will earn even more NEW books for Readers Ignite!!

Usborne Books & More View our current catalog which features the complete line of Usborne and Kane Miller titles. Need help? Just ask your Consultant.

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http://www.readersignite.org/

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Elmhurst, IL

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