Thanks to our generous partners at Champions for Literacy, from now until February 28, your Camp iRock donation can go twice as far- up to $5,000.
Experts say the chance of succeeding in life increases with a quality education. 3rd grade reading levels predict nearly every societal problem you can imagine. Research suggests that a child is 90% likely to remain a poor reader at the end of the fourth grade if the child is a poor reader at the end of the first grade. Furthermore, one in six children who are not reading proficiently in the third grade does not graduate from high school on time, a rate four times greater than that for proficient readers.
Reading on grade level is critical to our community's future. This is why programs like Camp iRock are so important.
A partnership between United Way of Pickens County, the School District of Pickens County, the YMCA of Easley, Pickens and Powdersville, and Call Me MiSTER, Camp iRock is an innovative and award winning summer program which helps children improve their reading abilities in an enriching summer camp environment. In the spring, the School District of Pickens County identifies students who could use a boost in their reading abilities and sends their families an invitation to attend Camp iRock.
Champions for Literacy is a non-profit that uses the power of sports to impact childhood reading. We are honored that they have once again offered this matching grant opportunity to support Camp iRock.
Camp iRock is only possible with the support of community donors. That is why it is so important that we unlock every dollar of this matching gift offer.
With your support, struggling children in Pickens County can receive the help they need to improve their reading skills and stay on track in school.
Donate using this special link today.