Equity Through Literacy
Long Beach, CA · Los Angeles County · Education Browse organizations in Education
Bridges the literacy gap for children and families in under-resourced Los Angeles-area communities by fostering parental involvement in organic reading practices and providing books and school supplies.
501(c)(3) nonprofit distributing books (15,000+ to date, PreK-12th grade) and backpacks with school supplies (~4,000) to children in high-need neighborhoods including Long Beach, Hawthorne, East LA, and Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw. During the pandemic partnered with food banks to provide 1,500+ families with food, diapers, clothing, and social-emotional workshops. Offers free printable literacy resources, a bilingual (English/Spanish) book club, and 'Lit Tips' for families.
Contact & location
- Website:
- https://www.equitythroughlit.org
- Email:
- contact@equitythroughlit.org
- Address:
- 465 W 25th St, Long Beach, CA, 90806
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