Become a Literacy Hero

Help kids in our community become Super Readers

Too many children in our community face the real risk of illiteracy. This challenge affects their confidence, their future, and their ability to graduate. Through the SOAR Program, we use the power of singing and music to help at-risk kids ages 6–12 become confident, capable readers. Your support as a Literacy Hero doesn’t just fund a program. It helps children rise to new heights, one child at a time.

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The Reality Facing Kids in Communities Like Ours

There is an urgent, nationwide need to raise the literacy levels of struggling young readers. 
Right now in communities like ours:

1 in 3 American 4th graders can't read at a basic level
75% of children who read
poorly at age 9 will struggle to read for the rest of their lives
Students who do not read proficiently by the end of 3rd grade are 4 times more likely to drop out

Behind every statistic is a child who wants to succeed. The SOAR Program turns struggle into confidence, one song at a time.

Help Kids SOAR

Super Reader Success Stories

Watch what happens when struggling readers are given the chance to SOAR. These inspiring stories show real kids transforming through song, gaining confidence and unlocking their super reading powers.

Choose Your Literacy Hero Level

Your support makes it possible for qualified families to receive everything they need to get started with the SOAR Program at no cost to them. Every gift helps more children in communities like ours soar into confident, capable Super Readers.

Sustaining — Sidekick Sponsor
  • Our recurring monthly donors. Every hero needs a sidekick, and these consistent supporters are the backbone of the mission.
$2,500 — Hero in Training Sponsor
  • Logo displayed on our Partner/Partnership page, linked to the sponsor's website
  • One social post across LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
$5,000 — Rising Hero Sponsor
  • Logo displayed on our Partner/Partnership page, linked to the sponsor's website
  • One social post across LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
  • Logo included in Newsletter and Impact Report emails
$10,000 — Literacy Hero Sponsor
  • Logo displayed on our Partner/Partnership page and SOAR Homepage
  • One social post across LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram
  • Logo included in Newsletter and Impact Report emails
  • Dedicated "Thank You" email blast to SOAR mailing list
$25,000 — Superhero Sponsor
  • All Literacy Hero benefits, plus:
    • Logo featured on digital invitations
    • Cohort Alignment Recognition
$50,000 — Literacy Legend Sponsor
  • All Superhero benefits, plus:
    • Dedicated landing page
    • Logo on Cohort Milestone social posts
    • Logo on Cohort Celebration Event Recap blog
Become a Literacy Hero

Join the Literacy Heroes Changing Lives in Our Communities

You’re joining a community of leaders and organizations who believe every child deserves the chance to SOAR.

Together, we can help more children become confident Super Readers.

Become a Literacy Hero

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