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We are a Brooklyn-based nonprofit dedicated to building strong, confident reader. Our mission is to close the literacy gap in Brooklyn and to help ensure educational access and equity for all Brooklyn children. Our immediate goal for our program is...

STRONG READERS, STRONG RELATIONSHIPS

Spring ‘26 cycle

4/13/26 - 6/18/26 (In-person)

summer ‘26 cycle

7/6/26-8/13/26 (In-person and remote)

We are accepting volunteer applications and student registrations for our in-person Spring and Summer Cycles & Remote Summer Programs now!

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READ 718!

The evening kicks off at 7PM with an hour of socializing and casual food and drink. The program begins at 8PM. We'll close the night with an open bar and a big dance party, so come ready to have fun!

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WE ARE A BROOKLYN-BASED NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO BUILDING STRONG, CONFIDENT READERS.

Our mission is to close the literacy gap in Brooklyn and to help ensure educational access and equity for all Brooklyn children. Our immediate goal for our program is for all of our participants to be reading at or above grade level; our ultimate goal is to make a substantial impact on our participants’ lifelong education and life outcomes by strengthening their fundamental reading skills.

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800+

readers served

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1000+

VOLUNTEER TUTORS TRAINED AND eNGAGED

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40,000+

Hours of 1:1 evidence-based reading instruction provided

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83%

of READers move up at least one reading level per 10 week cycle

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97%

of parents report their child’s progress in reading has improved

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15

Average months of READer progress in a 10 month period

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28

Educational Workshops provided to the community

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OUR PROGRAMS

  • Our READ 718 After School program is READ 718’s core remediation program and is designed for children in grades 3-8 who are reading below grade level. Learn More

  • READ 718 Remote was born out of necessity during the pandemic, but it has proven to be successful in providing children in grades 3-8 the same instruction as our core After School program, but on Zoom. Learn More

  • The READing Room takes place on 8 Saturdays per cycle (fall, winter, spring) and is open to 1st and 2nd graders who need reading support. Learn More

  • READ 718’s Summer READing Room is a 6-week program from July 7-August 14, 2025 that offers students entering grades 3-8 the opportunity to practice fundamental reading skills, promote engagement in reading, and prevent “summer slide.” READers will be paired with a volunteer tutor who they will meet with twice per week for one hour. Learn More

  • READ Up is offered to our current READers who have difficulty decoding words and will benefit from systematic, sequential phonics instruction. Learn More

  • READ 718 regularly offers educational workshops for families, our volunteers, and other community members. All are welcome! These workshops are led by experts in education and cover a range of topics. Learn More

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