Read Alliance

Read Alliance is a non-profit organization based in New York, New York. It is a relatively small organization with 140 employees. Read Alliance focuses on improving the reading skills of young children in under-resourced communities. They achieve this through a unique program that pairs teens with elementary school students for one-on-one literacy tutoring. This approach not only helps struggling readers but also provides valuable job experience and income for the teen tutors. What sets Read Alliance apart is its commitment to starting early. They believe that success in reading begins in kindergarten and first grade, and their programs are designed to address the needs of these young learners. Since its founding in 2000, Read Alliance has made a significant impact, helping over 15,000 children improve their reading skills and providing meaningful employment opportunities to over 13,000 teen leaders. For more information about Read Alliance and their programs, please visit their website at readalliance.org.