Pasadena community organizations band together to support literacy this holiday season
Pasadena
community organizations band together to support literacy this holiday season
Asbury Methodist Church, The Barbara Bush Foundation, the City of Pasadena, the
Pasadena ISD Education Foundation and 10 other area churches of various
denominations joined forces to address a need created by the COVID-19
pandemic.
As school districts across the state and nation deal with dropping grades and
engagement, these organizations understand the need for a strong foundation in
reading and wanted to do their part by providing a book to every first grader
in Pasadena.
“We know that one of the best ways we can partner in this community is to help
children succeed,” said Reverend Lindsay Kirkpatrick of Asbury United Methodist
Church. “We know students have experienced several set backs with school
this year, so by providing a book to every first grader in Pasadena it is our
hope to inspire a love of reading and learning.”
Just in the first grade alone Pasadena ISD has over 3,400 students. These
leaders hope to raise enough money through donations earmarked specifically for
Pasadena ISD students. Further, the Barbara Bush Foundation has offered
to make a dollar for dollar match for all money raised.
Anyone interested in helping the cause is asked to visit:
www.asbury.cc
Click on “Give Now”
In the drop-down menu, choose “PISD Books”
Or: Anyone wishing to drop off a book can do so at the Pasadena Convention
Center from 5:30 pm to 8:00 on Monday December 21.