Rolling Readers Space Coast, Inc.
"Making a difference...one book at a time."
| To Volunteer: All that is required to become a program volunteer is a love of children, thirty minutes to one hour per week, and a dedication to be consistent and do your best. Our volunteers come from all backgrounds. Ages range from 16 years old on up. All training is provided. Please call 321-254-9976 or email: read@rollingreadersspacecoast.com Are you a snow bird or have upcoming vacation plans, but want to volunteer? No problem! We would love to have you join our team. To Give: Your tax-deductible contribution is greatly appreciated. Your gift, of any amount, helps bring stories, books, and reading skills to children. You may make a Special Donation, such as “In Honor of”, a Memorial, or to recognize a Special Event. Use the PayPal button or send your donation to: Rolling Readers Space Coast, Inc., 1948 Pineapple Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32935 Suggestions: Bequests: This is a wonderful way to make your gift keep giving for years to come. Seek advice from your financial advisor, or contact The Community Foundation for Brevard. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state of Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. Rolling Readers Space Coast, Inc. is a 501 ( c ) (3) non-profit corporation. All donations to Rolling Readers are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law and will be gratefully acknowledged with a receipt letter. Other Ways to Help:
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Thank You to our community donors: **American Assoc. of University Women **Barnes&Noble Booksellers **Berman, Hopkins, Wright, Leham, CPAs (Mr. R. Whitley) **Brevard County Schools **City of Melbourne **City of Palm Bay, FL **Community Credit Union (Mr. David. Brock) **Community Foundation for Brevard **Craig Technologies **Gannett Foundation **URS |
In a recent letter to Dear Abby, a reader asked her to once again highlight the joys of reading. Here is her reply: "Dear Ray and Dear Students: For anyone who doesn't already know, books are magic! Crack open a book and you will be instantly transported into the past, propelled into the future - or if you choose - escape into a world of fantasy. The options are endless. But while history, science fiction, mysteries and romance provide a wealth of diversion, reading provides more than an escape. The greatest ideas of our most gifted thinkers lies between covers of books waiting for you to discover them. And don't be put off if books are labeled "classics." That word means only that they have been enjoyed by every generation who has read them. Reading also is a vital skill. Perusing a newspaper or doing research online, in addition to expanding your mind, also can be your transport to a successful future. And there is no more effective way to learn to write than by reading. P.S. If this skill does not come easily for you, remember libraries offer classes in literacy. There is no shame in needing extra help in learning to read, regardless of your age. The only shame is in not admitting it so you can get the help you need." |
| Donations Cash, check and PayPal donations help our programs continue to grow. Thank you for your support. |
| Why Read? Read what Dear Abby Has to Say |
$63.00 can sponsor a classroom for the year.
(This includes weekly visits from a trained
Read Aloud volunteer and a new high quality hard
cover book for each student in the class.)
$250.00 can sponsor a grade level for the
year. (This includes weekly visits from trained Real Aloud
volunteers and a new high quality hard cover book for each
student in the grade.)
$650.00 can sponsor a school.
(This can help provide trained Read Aloud and tutor volunteers
to a school. All children that participate in our programs will
receive a new high quality hard cover book.)
Make a difference...one book at a time.
(This includes weekly visits from a trained
Read Aloud volunteer and a new high quality hard
cover book for each student in the class.)
$250.00 can sponsor a grade level for the
year. (This includes weekly visits from trained Real Aloud
volunteers and a new high quality hard cover book for each
student in the grade.)
$650.00 can sponsor a school.
(This can help provide trained Read Aloud and tutor volunteers
to a school. All children that participate in our programs will
receive a new high quality hard cover book.)
Make a difference...one book at a time.
| Your volunteer hours count toward required student/community service hours. Contact us and learn more. |
| Learning to Read I'm trying hard to learn to read But what's a kid to do When there's a NO and a GO and SO and a HO And then there is a word like To! Reading BONE and CONE and LONE and TONE Can almost be kind of fun, But I get upset when I have to believe That D-O-N-E spells DONE! It's plain to see a kid like me Sure needs a helping hand. No matter how much I really try I just don't understand. I'm trying hard to learn to read. Somehow that's what I'll do. But for now if you'll just read to me Someday I'll read to you. DONE |