GET HELP:

What is a Reading Buddy?  

A Reading Buddy is a dependable adult who reads with students one-on-one at our Charlotte County after-school clubs. Reading Buddies are matched with children to help grow their love of reading, which translates to better phonics and decoding skills and eventually reading for learning and comprehension.  

If your child is struggling with reading proficiency and you would like your child to be connected to a Reading Buddy by contacting:

• Boys & Girls Clubs – Maria Jenkins  mjenkins@bgcofcc.org  
• YMCA – Aaron Shain ashain@ymcaswfl.org  

Join the Circle of Parents

Circle of Parents is a group with children from birth to age 5. This group meets frequently to share information about resources, early childhood learning, parenting techniques, fellowship, and lots of recipes!  If interested in joining or receiving more information please contact us at empower@unitedwayccfl.org

Be on the lookout for Remake Learning Days in, the spring of 2025. More information soon!  

GIVE HELP:

Volunteer as a Reading Buddy 
Click here to get on the queue to find out about the next Reading Buddy training 

• Sign up to help out at our next Pop-Up Neighbor through Laundry event: Pop-Up Neighbor Port CharlotteVolunteer Sign-Up LINK 
• Don’t be intimidated by “celebrity” you are all stars!  Celebrity* Reader Port Charlotte Sign-Up LINK 

Volunteer with Women United 

Women United in Charlotte County, Florida, brings women together to drive impactful change through community initiatives, fostering collaboration and investment in programs benefiting children, families, and the future.

Check back for other volunteer opportunities and projects like: 

• Book Circles with The Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading 
• Preparing Kindergarten Readiness Bags 
• Read Across America 
• This Book is Cool!