At-risk Students Receive Books

Posted on February 23, 2009

The Women’s Initiative in collaboration with local partners will offer eight Family Read Nights in St. Clair County.  “The events provide a positive family evening with a focus on reading and include crafts, a book walk, prizes and celebrity readers.  Every child attending receives at least one free book to take home.” said Kim Harmer, Chair of the Family Read Night program.  All events begin at 5:30 pm.   

March 5th - Cleveland Elementary in Port Huron
    Funding partner: James C. Acheson Foundation

March 12th – Farrell Elementary in Emmett
Funding partner:  Port Huron Hospital Foundation and CSB Bank

March 19th - Woodrow Wilson Elementary in Port Huron
    Funding partner:  James C. Acheson Foundation

March 24th – Algonac Elementary in Algonac
Funding Partner:  Cargill

March 25th – Roosevelt Elementary
    Funding partner:  Quota Club of Port Huron

March 26th – Morton Elementary in Marysville
Funding Partner:  Port Huron Hospital Foundation and Chrysler UAW 375

March 31st – Harrison Elementary in Port Huron
    Funding partner:  Woman’s Life Chapters 11, 611, 702 and 757

April 23rd – Garfield Elementary
    Funding partner:  Women’s Initiative and a private donor