Reach Out and Read receives $6 million from Valhalla Foundation


(NBC Bay Area)

A record donation of $6 million to a national literacy nonprofit is now helping young readers. Reach Out and Read CEO Marty Martinez tells NBC Bay Area more about the impact of the new funding.

Watch the video at NBC Bay Area here.

(Video credit: NBC Bay Area)


Also: Reach Out and Read receives $6 million from Valhalla Foundation (Philanthropy News Digest)

“Through leveraging pediatric well-child visits, Reach Out and Read strives to be a population-level intervention,” said Reach Out and Read CEO Marty Martinez. “Our work stems from the core value that all children require equitable access to the opportunities vital for a strong start in life. This generous grant from Valhalla Foundation will help us provide that important support to even more families with children 5 and under nationwide.”

Read the full article at Philanthropy News Digest here.


Also: Reach Out and Read National receives record $6 million donation from Valhalla Foundation (Education News Today); Reach Out and Read National receives record $6 million donation from Valhalla Foundation (Health Professional Times)


Download the press release as a PDF here.