ARISE2Read

We are humbled by the outpouring of support over the last few days. To those new to the A2R family: Welcome. 💙 If you’re looking for a way to honor BC's memory, we challenge you to become a monthly supporter. 📚 Help us turn this moment into a movement- A legacy of literacy! #15

Tuesday morning volunteers gathered to celebrate the enormous impact we've made across Memphis and Shelby County this year. Our results speak for themselves: our students are showing significant growth, proving that the consistent presence of a tutor can change a child's life.

A huge thank you to the team at @bcmGrizzlies. This is such a beautiful way to honor Brandon’s legacy and his heart for this city. We are so grateful that ARISE2Read can be a part of his story. 💙📖

What a way to end the year! 📚🎉 So proud of these students heading into summer with new books and big smiles. Huge thanks to the team at ARISE2Read for making the Summer Literacy Send-Off at @WilliamHBrewst1 a success! ☀️🎒 #SummerReading #ARISE2Read #Literacy

@Matt_Infield Hey Matt! Just to clarify, Brandon gave that donation to ARISE2Read. KIPP (one of 48 amazing schools ARISE2Read supports was just the location) :)

Believe this is one of the last times we spoke with Brandon Clarke. He presented a $1,500 check to KIPP Collegiate School last September through his foundation as part of the "ARISE2Read" campaign. A good dude through and through.

@iownthelibs Thank you! Every dollar makes a difference. And today our mission feels more vital than ever. 💕📚

@ARISE2Read I’m so heartbroken about this. I donated what I could in memorial of him. Rest in peace BC.

Our hearts are broken. Brandon Clarke spent his last birthday with @ARISE2Read, sharing cupcakes with 2nd graders and reminding them that they matter. He wasn't just a Grizzly; he was a friend who believed in literacy and helping our kids. #BrandonClarke #ARISE2Read #Memphis

@JaMorant We are absolutely heartbroken by this news. Brandon was such a light in our community and a dedicated champion for literacy. Thank you, @JaMorant, for honoring BC's legacy in such a meaningful way. His impact on the children of this city will not be forgotten.

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Our education team had a planning meeting this morning in preparation for Fall! 🍁 🙌

🍽️✨ Join Us for a Lunch & Learn! ✨🍽️ Are you passionate about shaping young minds and nurturing faith? Check out this post for details!

☀️Getting your students to read during the summer is easier said than done. The simplest way to manage what your kids read is to assign one topic every day. Staying academically motivated and critically thinking may be achieved by devoting 10-15 minutes daily to one subject.

☀️☀️Summer Slide is Real! ☀️☀️Your challenge for today is to call or text a family member or friend and encourage them to make summer reading a priority for their chikd(ren)! 🎉🎉🎉 📚📚📚📚 #arise2read #ittakesavillage

🎉🎉 Now is your chance to nominate ARISE2Read as your FAVORITE Nonprofit!✅ Step 1 Visit: commercialappeal.gannettcontests.com/2024-Memphis-M… Step 2: Click- Services & Scroll down until you see “Non-profit/Charity Organization”. If you do not see our name, type it in the box provided!

In observance of Juneteenth the ARISE2Read office will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th! Juneteenth is the oldest known holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the US. Happy Juneteenth! 🖤💚❤️

🛑What helps prevent the summer slide? 🚦Parents & caregivers should provide a regular schedule, plenty of opportunities for creativity, and a variety of stimulating learning choices will help prevent summer learning loss, so your child is ready to go back to school in the fall!

StorylineOnline is a FREE 🚫💰site featuring actors who creatively read books aloud. 🔈 Actors of all ages engage children by telling them why they like to read or chose a specific book to share. Check it out: storylineonline.net