The Need
A record number of kids are growing up in low-income households, and they now account for more than half of U.S. public school students.
Public education and programs are deeply underfunded, and books are a luxury many families cannot afford. Without adequate resources, children cannot learn. The impact of this cycle is staggering.
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Our Impact
Every year we reach more than 5 million children and the educators who serve them, providing essential educational resources.
We have distributed more than 175 million books and resources in 30 countries. We currently reach an average of 5 million children every year, and serve more than one out of every four classrooms and programs in need.
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