READ 718

READ 718 is a nonprofit organization based in Brooklyn, New York. The organization employs 2 people and generates $2.5 million in annual revenue. READ 718 is dedicated to improving literacy among low-income students in grades 3-8 who are struggling with reading. The organization provides individualized literacy instruction and mentorship to its students. READ 718 pairs students one-on-one with trained volunteer tutors, fostering connections within the community. Students and tutors meet twice a week for a 10-week period, focusing on specific literacy skills. READ 718 reports that on average, students improve their reading level by 1.3 levels per cycle. READ 718 offers its literacy program through three after-school programs: READ 718 Remote, READ 718 Bed-Stuy, and READ 718 Boerum Hill. For more information about READ 718 and its programs, please visit their website at read718.org.