AARP Foundation Experience Corps Twin Cities

AARP Foundation Experience Corps Twin Cities is a small, non-profit organization based in St. Paul, Minnesota, with a staff of three employees. The organization focuses on providing impactful educational support to children in need. AARP Foundation Experience Corps Twin Cities operates an intergenerational, volunteer-based tutoring program. Dedicated volunteers aged 50 and older work with children who are struggling to read at grade level, aiming to improve their reading skills by the end of third grade. This program is designed to break the cycle of poverty by providing crucial educational support to vulnerable children and fostering a sense of community service amongst older adults. The Experience Corps model has been proven to deliver measurable benefits for both students and volunteers. Children enrolled in the program experience significant gains in reading comprehension, while volunteers enjoy positive mental and physical health outcomes. By investing in early literacy, the organization strives to create a lasting legacy of stronger futures for children, healthier schools, and empowered volunteers. For more information about AARP Foundation Experience Corps Twin Cities, please visit their website at expcorpsmn.org.