Start Lighthouse

We had the honor of hosting Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at our second Literacy Hub at PS 214 in the Bronx. During her visit, she engaged in reading sessions, explored the vibrant hub, and had impactful conversations with students about positive community change!

Congrats to @StartLighthouse , honored as a 2025 Emerging Strategies Honoree! Family-centered and community-rooted, they’re advancing literacy in the Bronx. [startlighthouse.org](startlighthouse.org) (21/23)

Sending a big thank you to @iHeartMedia for supporting Start Lighthouse and helping amplify the message of literacy! 📚💛

A huge thank you to TD Foundation for their incredible support! 🌟 Your commitment to literacy and community empowerment made your visit to our PS 161 Literacy Hub so impactful. Together, we’re building lifelong readers and brighter futures. 📚💛 #StartLighthouse

A thank you to our site coordinators and student ambassadors whose love for reading and learning lights up our hubs every day. They remind us why this work matters and inspire us to continue pushing forward!

We were honored to recognize a group of remarkable individuals who have been instrumental to our work: Akash Mahajan of the TD Foundation, Alex Rivera @thebronxer, Alana Bibergal of PS 161, Gemma Rogers of PA Consulting, and @lizettemserrano of Scholastic.

Read our latest case study and learn how our @educateall_org 2024 New Champion runner up @StartLighthouse impacts students and educators alike through their innovative literacy programs. educatingalllearners.org/case-studies/e…

📚 Huge thanks to Dr. Roberto Padilla, Superintendent of District 7, for joining us at Start Lighthouse’s 4-year anniversary! 🎉 Your support is invaluable in our mission to close the literacy gap and empower young readers across District 7!🙌 #LiteracyMatters #StartLighthouse

🎉 We’re thrilled to honor Akash Mahajan at our 4-Year Anniversary! As VP at TD, his support has transformed our mission to create equitable literacy opportunities. Thanks to TD, we’ve opened 3 Literacy Hubs, reaching over 2,100 students daily! 📚✨ #Honoree #4YearEvent

We are honored to recognize Principal Alana Bibergal at our 4-year anniversary event! 🎉Her support for students is truly inspiring! Her vision has transformed P.S. 161 and P17, ensuring even more students have access to resources they need to thrive! 📚#Honoree #4YearEvent

We are thrilled to honor Gemma Rogers at our 4-year anniversary event! 🎉PA Foundation & PA Consulting have been incredible partners in advancing literacy for our Latinx learners in the Bronx! 📚✨Together, we’ve empowered 2,100+ students with diverse books & BIPOC voices!

Thanks to Lizette and Scholastic’s Power of Story initiative, we’ve hosted inspiring authors and equipped our students with multicultural literature! ✨📖 #Honoree #4YearEvent

We’re thrilled to honor Lizette Serrano, VP of Educational Marketing & Event Strategy at Scholastic, at our 4-year anniversary celebration! 🎉

Experience some of the best in the world of dance with 2 tickets to Ailey II at the Tilles Center on November 8! Take the chance to behold some of the greatest wonders in modern dance! 🕺💃#SilentAuction

Explore history at the @IntrepidMuseum with 4 general admission tickets! This is your chance to discover the inner workings of several historical vessels of the air, sea and land as well as life abroad while aboard! #SilentAuction

Calling all Giants fans! 🏈 Here’s your chance to take home a piece of Giants history with an autographed photo!💙 Thank you to @Giants for your incredible support and generosity! #Giants #SilentAuction

Golf lovers, this one's for you! Bid on a gift card from @fiveirongolf !⛳️ Enjoy premier courses across NYC, shop for pro gear, or just hang out! 🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️ #Golf #FiveIronGolf #SilentAuction

Ready for an unforgettable experience? Bid on 4 legends suite tickets to a @Yankees game in 2025! ⚾️ Enjoy gourmet dining, hassle-free parking, and premium seating behind home plate! 🏟️ Don't miss out! #Yankees #GameDayExperience #SilentAuction

🎉We’re thrilled to unveil our incredible silent auction items for Start Lighthouse's 4-year anniversary celebration on Oct 23 at iHeartMedia! 🥳 Join us in person or virtually to bid on exclusive items, promote literacy, and empower students! 📚✨ #SilentAuction #SupportLiteracy

Shoutout to our incredible site coordinator, Ms. Savannah Price! 🙌 Your dedication to delivering engaging literacy experiences is making a difference for over 600 students every day! 🌈📖✨

A special thank you to author @AshWrites, who joined us at the launch! 📚✨Thank you for inspiring our students with your words! 🌟✍️ #AuthorVisit #LiteracyHub