Encouraging everyone to read with a child.

It's the most important 20 minutes of your day!

About Our Foundation

Dedicated to improving children's literacy through community programs and resources

Our Story

The Children's Reading Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2009, serving the Phoenix Metropolitan Area and surrounding communities. Our mission is to ensure every child develops strong reading skills that form the foundation for lifelong learning and success.

We believe that reading with a child for just 20 minutes a day can transform their educational journey and open doors to endless possibilities. Through our tutoring programs, community initiatives, and educational resources, we work to make this vision a reality for families across our community.

As a volunteer-driven organization, we maximize the impact of every donation to directly support children's literacy development.

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Children reading together

Our Mission & Impact

Transforming lives through the power of reading

Our mission is to promote early childhood literacy by providing tutoring services, reading resources, and community programs that empower children with essential reading skills. We focus on children in Maricopa County and the greater Phoenix area, working to close the literacy gap and create a brighter future for all.

2009

Year Established

500+

Children Served Annually

100%

Volunteer-Powered

20 min

Daily Reading Goal

Our Programs

Comprehensive literacy support for children and families

One-on-one tutoring

One-on-One Tutoring

Personalized reading support for children who need extra help developing their literacy skills. Our trained volunteers work with students to build confidence and ability.

Reading resources

Reading Resources

We provide books, reading guides, and educational materials to families, schools, and community centers to support literacy development outside of our programs.

Community programs

Community Programs

Engaging workshops, reading circles, and family literacy events that bring the community together around the shared goal of improving children's reading abilities.

Get Involved

Join our mission to promote children's literacy

Volunteer

Become a reading tutor or help with our community programs. No experience necessary - we provide training!

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Donate

Your tax-deductible contribution helps us provide books, resources, and programs to children in need.

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Book Drive

Organize a book drive in your community or workplace to help us stock our lending libraries.

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Contact Us

Get in touch to learn more about our programs or how you can help

Let's Connect

We'd love to hear from you! Whether you're interested in volunteering, donating, or enrolling a child in our programs, please reach out.

Location

Serving the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, Arizona

Email

info@readingphoenix.org

Phone

(602) 910-0946