When a child learns to read,
a community succeeds.

Whose responsibility is it to
ensure a child reads?

With crowded classrooms, working parents and school resources stretched, responsibility does not sit squarely on any one set of shoulders. It must be shared among every role model in a child's life.

Consistently, LINC demonstrates that when we link together the existing resources within every community, when we give our time, support and attention, we are able to replace childhood frustration and doubt for confidence and self-esteem.

In doing so, we become better parents and educators, better youth, better neighbors and communities.

With your participation and support, a shared commitment and The LINC Model, our children will be better able to succeed in school and in life.

LINC News

May 6, 2013: Grant received from Sumner Redstone Foundation
See News Page for Details (Click Here)

Grant received from Kellogg Foundation
Mimi Lieber Named Purpose Prize Fellow
2011Purpose Prize Fellow

Save the Date
Celebrating Reading Everywhere Gala 

Honoring
Luke A. Sarsfield III
Managing Director, Goldman, Sachs & Co.

Susan J. Sutherland
Partner
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Monday, April 29, 2013
6:30pm Cocktails and Reception
7:30pm Dinner, Awards and Auction

Metropolitan Club
1 East 60th Street
New York City

For more information, please contact Emily Nash at 212.867.1117 or enash@innovativephilanthropy.net

New grants received from the Kellogg and Sumner Redstone Foundations.
 LINC is on the verge of changing the literacy landscape in New York. By learning to set powerful targets and track achievement, LINC will continue to enhance the lives of hundreds of children and parents.

-John La Rocca, Vice President, The Rensselaerville Institute

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The Community Cycle

The Child Reads: 10,000 one-on-one reading hours; over 7,000 children served.

The Community Engages: 500 parents, 57 schools, 7 libraries, and 25 CBOs/community centers in 9 high-need communities.

The Child Succeeds: More than 75% improve their guided reading levels through our Teen Tutor Reading Partner Program. One-third of teen tutors increase their own independent reading time and two-thirds feel more confident in school.

The Community Benefits:

  • Teens read more to their siblings and other children.
  • Parents are empowered to become organizers and advocates for early literacy development.
  • Reading is Everywhere: local businesses, apartment lobbies, laundromats, health centers, and parks.


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