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At Words Alive, we envision a world where everyone is connected to the power of reading. Our portfolio of programs and volunteer corps reached 3,289 participants across two counties to advance our mission.
Reading aloud to young children is the most important thing we can do to help them become motivated, strong readers. Our Read Aloud volunteers do just that, sharing the joy of a good story while helping children develop the cognitive, language and social-emotional skills needed to be capable readers. Understanding the importance of book ownership in developing a love of reading, we also gift each child a new, quality book to keep twice a year. During the 2019-20 program year, 2,315 students in preschool through fifth grade enjoyed weekly read aloud experiences with caring adults and added 2,673 new books to their home libraries
We know that young readers grow on the laps of their parents and caregivers, and for that reason our Family Literacy Program works to inspire parents to make exploring books a robust family habit In our 7-week program, we aim to empower parents as agents of change and advocates for their families by meeting parents where they are and giving them the ah-ha moments that lead to deeper learning engagement with their children. Parents in the program attend seven workshops, receiving approximately ten hours of parent education covering early literacy development topics specific to preschool age children. Each workshop includes a tailored information session and skill-building exercises for parents, a group story time, and guided activities for parents and children. During the 2019-20 program year, 380 families representing 786 children and 380 adults across San Diego and Orange county participated, averaging 10.5 hours of shared learning time and taking home 2,386 new books to keep.
Volunteers in our Adolescent Book Group Program work to engage teens in the power of reading through integrated book-club style discussions, writing sessions, and project-based learning that support students ability to express themselves, broaden vocabulary and think critically, all while developing a positive attitude towards books. During the 2019-20 program year, volunteer facilitators brought reading alive for 258 teenagers facing extraordinary circumstances and helped grow student home libraries by gifting participants 1,042 books to keep. In addition, 16 young adults received 450 hours of volunteer mentor support and scholarships totaling 40,308 to launch or continue their educational path.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Rachael Orose | Executive Director | 40 | $31,250 |
| Jeffrey Goldman | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Skerlos | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Kimberly Harrison | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Vera Pitrofsky | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Jodi Kennedy | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Malin | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Lisa Kalal | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Orville Brown | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Rick Seidenwurm | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Laura Kohn | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Sandra Korwek | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Silberman | Vice Chair | 2 | $0 |
| Andrea Macdonald | Chair | 2 | $0 |
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