Harrison
Read Aloud West Virginia has been granted funds from Dominion Energy Foundation to cultivate a new Read Aloud chapter in Harrison County. During our Books-A-Million fundraiser a few months ago, Marion County volunteers who crossed county borders to help out received frequent questions about the fledgling chapter. To get involved, email stateoffice@readaloudwv.org.
Preston
Preston County chapter members gave out children’s magazines and encouraged parents to read with children at a Lights On! event in Kingwood.
Logan
Communications & Development Director Amanda Schwartz attended a Logan County Community Baby Shower hosted by Mountain State Healthy Families. This event not only allowed us to reach new and expecting parents in Logan County about reading together from birth, but also connected us with new potential partners in Logan County, like their local Headstart and WIC offices.
Greenbrier
Read Aloud of Greenbrier County is getting ready to put on several Snuggle & Read events with local PreK students.
Marion
Marion County chapter board member Nicole Walls attended a Marion County Family Resource Meeting and met Pam Nolan of Marion County Headstart. This led to interest from the North Central West Virginia Headstart centers in enrolling with Read Aloud’s programs. Rivesville and West Fairmont Headstart centers have already enrolled.
Berkeley
The Berkeley County chapter is gearing up for their series of Snuggle & Read events funded by Procter & Gamble. They recently had a blanket making party to prep the two-sided fleece tie blankets for the parents and children to complete at the events. Special thanks to participating volunteers, the local MOMS Club, and Jessica Ramey for helping make this possible.
Raleigh
Raleigh County just had their first Reader Appreciation event of the year, and it looks like it was a success! We’re happy for any opportunity to say thank you to our wonderful readers who change the lives of kids across the state.
Kanawha
Preschoolers at Bream Preschool in Charleston show off their bookmarks and magazines with volunteer reader and Kanawha chapter board member Raney Exline, an education major (rear).