About Us
Read Aloud West Virginia motivates children to read for fun.
A nonprofit organization committed to improving literacy in West Virginia, volunteers keep reading material in the hands and on the minds of our state’s children. A habit of reading for pleasure sets students up for success, and will contribute to a healthy, educated workforce, an essential part of building West Virginia’s economy.
We involve families, schools, businesses, health care professionals, civic groups, and all of society to motivate children to WANT to read.
Our History
Initially established in 1986 by a group of concerned parents in one county (Kanawha), Read Aloud was incorporated as a 501(C)(3) non-profit in 1987. The original group of volunteers developed programs designed to stimulate student interest in books and reading...
State Board & Staff
Read Aloud West Virginia’s Board of Directors supports and governs the organization by assisting in fundraising, establishing contacts, acting as ambassadors to the community, providing oversight of operations and finances, selecting and evaluating the executive director, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and evaluating the organization’s work and efficacy...
Sponsors & Partners
Read Aloud West Virginia could not exist without the support of businesses, foundations and organizations who support our work through grants and donations of various kinds. We are so grateful to those who make our work possible!