Reading is an essential skill. Help these first-graders to get a solid foundation.

Help me help more 1st grade students in Jamaica, Queens read at grade level!

Hi all,

I wanted to do something good and make the world a better place. When I found out that less than 50% of 1st grade students in Jamaica, Queens are passing the ELA exam, I knew I had to help.

That's why I created a fundraiser to support A Better Jamaica's Jamaica Reads program. The program deploys senior citizens — via Zoom — to local elementary schools to help 1st graders who are struggling with the acquisition of their reading skills.

Their campaign to hire more tutors will help students experience greater academic success in the 1st grade and beyond. You can help!

Check out my fundraising page and please consider making a donation to help me reach my goal of [Your Fundraiser's Goal Will Automatically Go Here].

Give today.

Giving online is easy and fast, and your support will make a real difference. I appreciate your help!

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I just started a fundraiser to support A Better Jamaica's Jamaica Reads program! Help me reach my goal to hire more tutors and help more of Jamaica's 1st graders read at grade level: #theJamaicaReadathon

Thanks for supporting the Jamaica Read-a-thon 2020!

Hi [Donor Name],

Thank you so much for your generous donation to my fundraising campaign to support A Better Jamaica's Jamaica Read-a-thon. Because of you, A Better Jamaica will be able to hire more tutors and help more of Jamaica's 1st graders not only read at grade level, but experience greater academic success throughout their academic careers.

You're not only helping me reach my fundraising goal, but you're making a real difference for 1st grade students in Jamaica, Queens who are struggling with the acquisition of their reading skills.

This is such a worthy cause and I'm proud that we're on the same team.

I'll keep you posted on our progress. In the meantime, I recommend that you check out A Better Jamaica by visiting www.abetterjamaica.org — they're doing great work.

Thanks again for your donation!

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You're amazing. Thanks to all who donated to support my fundraiser for A Better Jamaica's Jamaica Read-a-thon!