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Teach a child to read, give a child a chance. While there are no guarantees, our belief is that a hopeful future is brought through the gift of literacy AND the power of a supportive and encouragement-filled relationship with a Reading Mentor.
No agenda. CLP partner-organizations don't initiate service to the school as an avenue for their own agenda: religious, political or ideological. We come to serve only in the ways we are invited to serve.
Serve Humbly. We encourage mentor-partners to recognize the expertise of school staff, and come alongside to fill in school-identified needs and gaps. We don’t criticize school curriculum or teaching philosophy.
Under-Promise and Over-Deliver. Schools and literacy non-profits too often experience volunteers who fail to follow through. CLP organizations keep their word.
Serve together. We urge all organizations to encourage their people to serve together- supporting school activities as well as the reading program. It is more fulfilling for everybody when we serve as a community.
