“She was very motivated and disciplined, eager to read, sing, and complete each activity. The inclusion of new vocabulary words was especially helpful in expanding her language skills.”

– Shynar, Samira’s Parent

“At the start of the Sing Out and READ program, Darionna enjoyed reading and was excited to become a better reader. Now I think she is able to read with a better understanding of what she is actually reading.”

– Darionna’s Parent

"Malachi struggled with reading in 3rd grade. After just 11 weeks in the SOAR Program, his reading has completely changed. He went from reading slowly and painfully to reading with speed, accuracy, confidence, and excitement. This program is truly a Godsend!"

– Carol Williams, Malachi’s Grandmother

"Jakyla was in 6th-grade intensive reading, more than two years behind her peers. After joining the SOAR Program, she made such great progress that she was able to transition out of intensive reading and into mainstream classes. Now at 16, she’s on track to graduate on time with her LPN credential and is planning for college. The SOAR Program truly changed her path — we’re so grateful!"

— Monesha, Jakyla’s Mom

"When Malaya started the FLiP Program, she only knew a few letters and couldn’t read at all. By the end of the program, she had become the top reader in her Kindergarten class! Four years later, she’s now in 4th grade and was accepted into the Gifted and Talented program. We are so proud of how far she’s come — SOAR made all the difference."

— Monesha, Malaya’s Mom

“When my 8-year-old daughter Melody was struggling with 4th-grade reading, I couldn’t afford expensive tutoring. Thanks to the SOAR Program at our Boys & Girls Club, she improved by a full year in just 12 weeks through fun songs. Now she reads Bruno Mars karaoke subtitles with confidence. I’m so grateful!”

– Naomie, Melody’s Parent