PREPARED TO THRIVE bOOK DRIVE
sUPPORT CHILDHOOD LITERACY
Join United Way of the Piedmont in supporting literacy in our community by participating in the Prepared to Thrive Book Drive!
Thanks to your incredible support, we collected 1225 books—more than double last year's impact–for our 2024 Book Drive! These donations will help bridge literacy gaps in our community and provide countless hours of enjoyment and learning for young readers. Thanks to everyone who donated and made this impact possible!
Check back in Spring 2025 for next year's opportunities.
Access to Books is CRITICAL
We know that by third grade, reading proficiency shifts from "learning to read" to "reading to learn." If children cannot read proficiently in third grade, they fall behind.
In Spartanburg County, 47.8% of third graders are below grade reading level. And in Cherokee County, that number increases to 58.5%. Access to books is critically important to help local children improve their reading abilities. That’s why United Way of the Piedmont is supporting literacy in our community through our Prepared to Thrive Book Drive.
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