Literacy Crusaders
Become a Literacy Crusader! Through an alliance with ELOHAI International Publishing & Media, The KCO Literacy Crusaders initiative promotes reading and writing in underserved communities. Specifically, we build easy-access libraries providing 24-7 availability to free books in literacy-impoverished communities with high populations of at-risk youth. The goals of Literacy Crusaders are to help improve literacy rates; increase youth interest in reading, writing, and learning; and prepare youth for a lifetime of success.
Why is this a critical need?
The National Institute for Literacy estimates that 43% of adults with very low literacy skills live in poverty. The median household income in a Texas community where we recently established a library is $47,453 with a poverty rate of 22.01%, compared to a national household income of $74,580 and poverty rate of 11.5% (in 2022 by Federal standards reported by Census.gov). Improving literacy rates and access to books have a direct correlation to the futures of the children and youth in this and other similar communities. (statistics compiled in 2023)
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