February 10, 2024
Read To Succeed
Welcome to Read To Succeed, where the power of words transforms lives. We believe in the profound impact literacy has on individuals and communities alike. Our mission is to improve lives in Rutherford County by offering free literacy programs and events for adults and children. Through collaborative efforts and unwavering dedication, we strive to break barriers and ignite a passion for reading and learning in every individual we reach. Join us in our commitment to building a world where every person has the opportunity to thrive through literacy.
Over 1.5 million people in TN
Tennessee’s literacy rate is 78.3% which means approximately 1.5 million Tennesseans are have low literacy skills, bordering on illiteracy. For the entire United States, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) finds that 21%, or about 43 million adults, have low literacy.
How can you help?
Donate
Every dollar you donate stays in Rutherford County and provides the necessary supplies and operating costs for our family literacy programs, adult literacy tutoring, ELL classes, and literacy events.
Volunteer
We rely on our dedicated volunteers to help get the word out about our literacy programs, to ensure our in-school programs run smoothly, and to provide free tutoring to Rutherford County adults.
Celebrity Bee
Not only is the Celebrity Bee one of Rutherford County’s most talked about events, but it provides a large majority of the annual operating costs Read To Succeed needs to reach and serve more local learners.
Community Events
Read To Succeed creates year-round events for all ages, which are designed to promote the importance of literacy in our community. We can’t wait to see you at our next one!
2022 by the Numbers
ESL Classes Representing
48 Countries
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Adults Served in Rutherford
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Children Served in Rutherford
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Books Given to Families
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