Southern Nevada-based Spread the Word Nevada (STWN), the largest children’s literacy non-profit in the state, announces a partnership with Nevada Mining Association to provide books and literacy programming to children in Elko, Ely, Winnemucca, and Yerington.
The “Mining for Books” fundraiser aims to raise a total of $65,000 to support book distribution to four Boys and Girls clubs in the state’s rural communities. This program will provide nearly 20,000 books, access to over 130 virtual/live story times (with one week specifically dedicated to stories about mining), backpacks, reading logs, incentive prizes and more!
Children living in our state’s rural communities often do not have the resources to accumulate age-appropriate books in the home. Funds raised by members of the NVMA support the book distribution to 1,300 students throughout 2021.
“Reading literacy is a vital component to a successful life,” said Tyre Gray, President of the Nevada Mining Association. “Books teach, inspire, and encourage young readers to dream. Historically, it has been difficult to establish reading programs in rural Nevada, a challenge Spread the Word Nevada is happy to accept. NVMA and our 500+ member companies are thrilled to partner with them to bring Spread the Word Nevada programs to young Nevadans in Yerington, Winnemucca, Ely, and Elko.”
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