Help Us Grow Foundation Inc.

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“Help us grow foundation was established for the purpose of assisting in the education of students in the second and third grades in the jefferson county (kentucky) public schools who are struggling with reading and in danger of failing their third grade proficiency tests. The organization is expanding to four additional states as it seeeks to increase its impact on national literacy rates.”

“Volunteers work with students on basic reading skills using unique curriculum and workbooks. These volunteers spend specific time periods with each child so they can improve or maintain their proficiency in reading and understanding.”

“Through its h.u.g. Reading program, the organization supports multiple demographics with a focus on literacy and community engagement elementary students (grades k-4): provides targeted literacy intervention aligned with state core standards. High school and college students: offers certification as tutors, internships, and volunteer hours, whle fostering civic engagement through the "be the difference" campaign seniors: creates meaningful opportunities to contribute to their communities and find personal fulfillment. The program is expanding across five states and is seeking to increase its impact on national literacy rates. Staff increases and payroll increases have all been established to implement this increased emphasis on this more robust program. The increase now includes 2 full time program directors 4 parttime roles for operational efficiency 10 federal work study students 2 americorps vista members and 3 american reads employees.”

“Hug specialists general needs 633 0 0 volunteer expenses 33,518 0 0 professional services 4,800 0 0 outsourse doers aldgate 17,017 0 0 elevate inc 10,000 0 0 total 65,968 0 0”

“Prior period adjustments -13,047”