Our Results

In 2019 LINC engaged

13,520

children.

Direct Beneficiaries 

20,228

15,628

12,879

13,693

Parent & Child Total

2016

2017

2018

2019

624 Literacy Events in 37 Schools

In 2019

1,510

children, in 15 schools
were paired with the Reading Buddies Program.

Very Involved Parent

172

LINC Trains VIPs to become literacy ambassadors to make a difference in each community. Each year we train new VIPs as well as engage our previously trained VIPs to create lasting change in their communities.

89

130

109

Alumni Engaged

VIP Graduates

VIP Led Programs

2016

2017

2018

2019

Our Impact

95%

of parents report they understand the importance of reading with their child.

Early Childhood Programming

Programs

202 Programs

2017

3 Programs

146 Programs

2019

2018

Early Childhood Participants

Children

Parents

5,026 Children

3,598 Children

44 Parents

50 Children

2017

1,399 Parents

2018

2,594 Parents

2019

Partnerships with 37 schools, 25 libraries, and 142 community organizations

75%

of parents with children younger than 5 report reading five or more days a week to their child.