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We take today to remember and honor those who lost their lives during 9/11. The heroic firefighters who braved the terrors and the innocent's who became victim to them.

Welcome to the Project Read Team Sabryne Kelly! Sabryne is our new Provo Office Manager and we're so excited to have her, swipe over to learn more about her. You can also see what she's reading right now!

Did you see us on KSL 5 TV news yesterday? If not click below to hear more about our student Olga and our tutor Vickie who were featured on KSL News!
If you're interested in volunteering or know someone who would benefit from our program, we would love to hear from you!

Project helping adults learn to read is booming; more volunteers are needed Project Read is helping adults learn to read one word at a time. How much does knowing how to read really matter? One Utah woman, at 71, has decided it makes...

We'd like to recognize Comcast as a Project Read sponsor. They have generously supported our Digital skills program that offers digital skills training, mentoring, and access to devices that are necessary to thrive in today's world. In our Digital Skills Lab students learn essential computer skills, essential software skills, and how to use technology in daily life.

We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ruth Colvin, a true champion of literacy with unwavering dedication to the adult literacy cause. What a great loss for the world, especially for those of us in adult literacy who have benefited from her wisdom and passion for so many years.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/19/us/ruth-johnson-colvin-dead.html

And we're at it again... We're now hiring for an office manager in Utah County! Our growth is amazing and we're excited to be adding so many new faces to the Project Read team. If you're interested in joining us, email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]://projectreadutah.org/images/pdfs-doc/UC_Office_Manager_Job_Announcement_072524.pdf

We want to congratulate the winners of this year's writing contest, The Eras Tour! The writing prompts were inspired by Taylor Swift's Era's Tour and her albums. Students wrote about their personal love stories, what their ideal age would be and why, a historical event that happened the year they were born, what they'd like to be remembered for, and/or wrote their own fairytale. We love reading what our students write!

Salt Lake Winners:
1st - James, "Red's Love for Dogs"
2nd - Brian, "Life Story"
3rd - Amal, "My Marriage and Coming to the U.S."

Utah County Winners:
1st - Elias, "Why I Admire Jimmy Carter"
2nd - Sway, "The Story About My Wife and Me"
3rd - Katie, "Stories of the Untold"

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Project Read just keeps growing! We're hiring again! This time we're looking for an office manager for the Salt Lake area. If interested, send your resume and a cover letter to [email protected]. https://projectreadutah.org/images/pdfs-doc/SL_Office_Manager_Job_Announcement_0724.pdf

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Thanks, Do Something More Podcast, for recognizing and sharing the good being done in our community! She is rebroadcasting some of her favorite episodes this summer and dropped this winner! Shauna's passion for adult literacy is catching! Go, give it a listen!

Shauna Brown has been with Project Read for over 20 years…she started out as a volunteer herself, and is now the Executive Director. Project Read is an adult literacy program where they help individuals gain the skills they need in reading, writing, math, and even digital skills. One thing I especially love about this episode is all the great stories Shauna shares. She really gives a good picture of the work they’re doing through these stories and experiences she had herself as a tutor, and now also the success and good experiences other volunteers and students are having with their program.

I mention in this episode, I especially had a real interest in this interview because I myself volunteered as a tutor with Project Read many years ago when I was a college student. That opportunity impacted me in so many ways and definitely instilled my love of volunteering in the community and seeing the good effects it can have on everyone involved.

This episode originally dropped on August 22, 2023 and I’m excited to share it again so more people can learn about all the good things Project Read is doing.

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Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-something-more/id1676139918?i=1000659535720

We're thrilled to announce that Project Read has been awarded a grant from UServeUtah to support civics education in our community! We're incredibly grateful for this invaluable support. This grant will enable us to expand our reach and enhance our programs, ultimately fostering a stronger, more connected community.

Project Read recently received a grant from the Community Foundation of Utah to support additional lab instructors and provide more lab options in the Salt Lake area. We welcome Caitlin and Hannah to the Project Read team as our newest lab instructors!

Join our amazing team of instructors. We're looking for someone to teach our Wednesday evening reading lab in Salt Lake, 5:30-7 pm. So, if you enjoy reading and want to share that love and skill with others, please apply!https://projectreadutah.org/images/pdfs-doc/Literacy_Lab_Instructor_Announcement_0524.pdf

April is Financial Literacy Month! Financial literacy is something that every adult can use and benefit from. By learning basic math skills, our students can make informed decisions and have a comprehensive knowledge of their financials!

🔈Attention Project Read volunteers: Join us tomorrow for our Utah County Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon! You are such an important part of our organization and daily operations, so we want to say THANK YOU!

RSVP via the QR code!

We've been lucky to have Shreya with us this past year with the Morgan Stanley Community Development Graduate Fellowship. She's brought new ideas and development to our Salt Lake office. Project Read has been selected to host another graduate student for 2024-2025. Graduate students should apply here:

Community Foundation of Utah - Morgan Stanley Fellowship About CFU seeks emerging opportunities in philanthropy to partner with individuals, organizations, and foundations to serve our state. We develop staff resources for Utah’s social sector through programs that attract, retain, and develop top talent. The Morgan Stanley Community Development Graduat...

We ❤️ our volunteers!
To show our appreciation, we are holding Volunteer Appreciation Luncheons on April 19th for Utah County and April 22nd for Salt Lake County!
We appreciate the incredible work you do and the passion you bring to our programs, so come celebrate with us! View details and RSVP at the links in our bio.

Do you play pickleball? Want to play AND support Project Read? Join this tournament hosted by NOW CFO, Business Q Magazine and Allianz. All event fees will be donated to Project Read.

Date & Time: April 19th, 2024. Team play kicks off at 10 am. Play until Noon. Mark your calendars!
Venue: Club Pickleball USA, 1330 Sandhill Rd, Orem, UT 84058. Get ready to show your skills on one of our 12 available courts, designed for doubles play.
Who Should Attend: Whether you're a business owner, leader, entrepreneur, or simply someone looking to enjoy a great time with fantastic people from Utah Valley, this event is for you!

Registration: https://tinyurl.com/pickleballUV

Did you know that April is National Volunteer Month? It is a month dedicated to honoring all the volunteers as well as encouraging volunteer work!
THANK YOU to all who have volunteered with Project Read, we are lucky to have so many people who are as passionate about literacy as we are!

As March comes to a close, we couldn't let the month go by without wishing a happy Women's History Month to all the women at Project Read! From our founder and executive director to students and volunteers, women help make Project Read a space where individuals can thrive through literacy and learning.
Happy Women's History Month!

Thank you for celebrating with us!
To everyone who came out or supported in spirit, we had a fantastic time celebrating our 40th anniversary with you! It was a morning filled with reminiscing on the past 40 years, receiving personal poetry, connecting over a love of literacy, and lots of laughter. Truly, thank you to everyone's support!

A special shoutout to Natalie Grecu's UVU student group and our sponsors of the event:

HOORAY! 🎉 Tomorrow is the day!
We’re celebrating 40 years of changing lives through literacy and we hope to see you there! Join us tomorrow from 10am-12pm at the Provo Library Ballroom for refreshments, activities, and to connect with others who have been impacted by Project Read.

We are FOUR DAYS away from our 40th anniversary celebration! 🎊📖
Join us on Monday, March 25th at the Provo Library Ballroom from 10am-12pm to mingle and hear from those who love Project Read as much as you do!
RSVP at the link in bio

Did you know March 14th is the International Day of Mathematics? 🧮
From adding together the cost of groceries and understanding the fractions in cooking, to figuring out how much time is needed to drive somewhere, math is an essential skill that we use daily. Project Math is a program that allows adults to learn and practice everyday math skills.

Have you volunteered, worked with, been a student, or are just a major fan of Project Read? Then we want to see you! 🎉
Join us on March 25th at the Provo City Library Ballroom from 10am-12pm to celebrate 40 years of changing lives through literacy. Refreshments, a short program, and interactive activities will be sure to stoke your passion for literacy!

We are three weeks away from our 40th Anniversary celebration and the end of our 40 Day Reading Challenge!

Don't forget to add us on Goodreads to let us know what book you're reading for the challenge, we can't wait to hear from you! https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1235353-project-read-s-40-day-reading-challenge

RSVP for our 40th anniversary celebration here: https://projectreadutah.org/donate/events?view=article&id=107:40th-anniversary&catid=2:general

Happy 23rd Anniversary to our WONDERFUL Executive Director, Shauna Brown!
If you've ever been to anything Project Read related, we're sure you've seen her working hard to keep all the pieces moving and organized. We are so lucky to have her and to benefit from her passion, hard work, and knowledge!