I Would Rather Be Reading

Team member shoutout!! Sara Hannah has continued to increase our impact on children by partnering with school leadership to plan micro-programming days. Yesterday was our first Multi-lingual Family Day at Kerrick Elementary Students who attended engaged in an I Would Rather Be Reading Mindful Literacy activity, while Kerrick staff provided families with resources for the school year. Black Italian kept everyone’s belly full with a delicious meal (always a crowd pleaser)! We’re looking forward to a great school year of fun and literacy growth with our Kerrick kids! Watch the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ecpsFXiM Nicole Joyner Allison Ogle

📢 Check out our latest blog post! 📢 We're celebrating one year since StoneTurn’s impactful volunteer work with I Would Rather Be Reading. Their efforts have sparked a wave of corporate support, inspiring other companies to make a difference in our community. From global volunteering to creative fundraising, discover how these contributions are enriching the lives of students and how your company can get involved too. Read the full blog post to learn more about the incredible journey and the ongoing opportunities to support education in Louisville. 🌟 Read Now: https://wix.to/sIzFBoF 🌟 #CommunityImpact #CorporateSocialResponsibility #VolunteerWork #SupportEducation #GiveBack #StudentSuccess #GlobalCitizenship #Louisville #newblogpost

🗣 Calling all Mentors! IWRBR & OSHN are hosting Family Fun Day this Saturday for the community to come out and enjoy time together! Some of our families work weekends and may not make it. Children will inevitably make their way over to our fun family activities, and we don't want them to be alone. That's where you come in! Sign up on Concertedusa.org to come mentor with us on June 15th, and earn free tickets to these events!

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Spend the last day of Stroke Awareness Month with I Would Rather Be Reading and Sevaro. Watch this inspiring video from Kerrick Elementary's Educate and Elevate site, showcasing how literacy can unlock countless opportunities. These kids are not only readers but lifesavers, pioneering the first-ever stroke awareness training model created by kids, for kids. We might just have some future healthcare leaders on our hands! 🚀👏 #StrokeAwarenessMonth #EducateAndElevate #FutureLeaders #Literacy #HealthcareHeroes Evolve502 Jefferson County Public Schools Chauncey Evers Rajiv Narula, MD Ashley Dearinger Allison Ogle Sara Hannah Shalanna Taylor

🌟 Looking to make a real difference for kids in our community? 🌟 I’m excited to share our latest video with you! 🎥 Meet our incredible sponsors— Mike Mulrooney, Shirley's Way Inc. / Charitable Organization, Miller Warren, MERCEDES-BENZ OF LOUISVILLE, and Chauncey Evers, Sevaro—to hear firsthand why they chose to support Triple Crown Trivia, helping us send 50 children to summer camp free of charge. #IWRBR #CommunityImpact #TripleCrownTrivia #EducateandElevate Video: Guardian Owl Digital

Literacy is the ability to read, write, speak, and listen in a way that lets us communicate effectively and make sense of the world. 🌎 Check out these teaser pictures of our kids at Educate and Elevate - Kerrick, presenting their Stroke Awareness projects to the entire school on Field Day. They were so professional, standing up in front of all their peers in their Sevaro Seva Life shirts, engaging with their audience, and using their Canva presentations like the little leaders they are. Proud doesn't even begin to describe it! Chauncey Evers #Leadership #PublicSpeaking #StudentSuccess #EducateAndElevate #StrokeAwareness

I Would Rather Be Reading x Jacob Elementary Field Day was a hit! Community support is crucial for children. It fosters a sense of belonging, enhances resource availability, and increases the impact of educational initiatives. Engaging the community can lead to more meaningful and sustainable outcomes, benefiting both learners and educators. Thank you to I Would Rather Be Reading committee members and partners Florence Browne, Rolandas T. Byrd , and Madison Bishop who participated, Evolve502 for engaging leadership counselors, and Concerted and the Jack Harlow Foundation for making it possible to exchange volunteer hours for Gazebo Fest tickets. Also, a big shoutout to Shirley's Way Inc. / Charitable Organization , Congo Brands , Alani Nutrition , PRIME for keeping everyone fed and hydrated. #CommunitySupport #FieldDay #IWRBR #GivingBack #JacobElementary #VolunteerAppreciation Allison Ogle Sara Hannah , Spencer Hall, Kelaina Slaughter , Shalanna Taylor Mike Mulrooney

🌟Volunteers Opportunity 🌟 We're looking for about 10 volunteers to help out at Jacob Elementary's field day. This school has our ❤️. Co-founders Ashley Dearinger and Allison Ogle met there during their time in the classroom and Jacob is IWRBR’s longest running partnership! If you're up for some fun running relays, tug of war, and more, sign up for a half or full day using the link below. Help us make our kids last week of school an awesome one. https://lnkd.in/eFpYxMzd (https://lnkd.in/eFpYxMzd)

🧠 May is Stroke Awareness Month, and our Kerrick Elementary students are stepping up to become true life savers! 💪 With the guidance of Nurse Chauncey Evers from Sevaro, they're diving deep into understanding strokes: from recognizing the signs to avoiding salty foods that can contribute, and knowing exactly how to dial 911 for immediate assistance. 🚑📞 But here's the kicker: they're not just learning for themselves. They're preparing to share this vital information with our entire Kerrick family in school-wide presentations at the end of May! 🎓📚 #StrokeAwarenessMonth #KerrickLifeSavers #iwrbr #empowerkids 🌟