Consider AART this season of giving!

Only 29% of low-income children in Northern Virginia are enrolled in preschool (Hughes). Universal preschool does not exist in Virginia; coupled with the high cost of living, many working-class families and those living in under-resourced communities must prioritize shelter and essential utilities over the cost of preschool.

On average, children from low-income families and those at risk for academic failure start kindergarten 12 to 14 months behind their peers in pre-literacy and language skills (U.S. Department of Education).

If children cannot master reading at a basic level by the third grade – they are six times more likely to leave school without a high school diploma, limiting opportunities for personal and professional success (Hernandez). We are working to prevent these children from being left behind.

All Ages Read Together helps fill the preschool opportunity gap in Northern Virginia. Our program is unique because we are portable and operate within in-kind spaces - this keeps our costs down and our program accessible. You will find our classes in affordable living communities, libraries, senior centers, community centers, and places of worship in Loudoun and Fairfax Counties.

This year, AART is on track to achieve some amazing successes, thanks to the support of donors in our community!

In 2024, AART is on track to …

• Put over 4,000 books in the hands of our students
• Administer over 2,000 hours of direct support
• Deliver over 1,000 class sessions

Our programs are critical for students and their families, and we want to ensure that our new students have everything they need to succeed, including lots of books! Our students take home books weekly to help build their personal libraries, empowering them to practice literacy skills independently and to foster a love for reading at an early age.

With this in mind, AART is aspiring to raise at least $22,500 this Giving Tuesday to help our new students have the critical supplies they need to be successful this year.

To support our programs, you can…

• Give $25.00 to donate 6 books
• Give $54.00 to donate a week’s worth of books for one class
• Give $160.00 to donate a month’s worth of books for one class
• Give $490.00 to donate 3 month’s worth of books for one class
• Give $1,150.00 to donate half a year’s worth of books for one class

Be the difference for a child in your neighborhood!