Read United is a year-round series of programs aiming to improve early language and childhood literacy and serves students throughout Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty counties. Read United works to close the early literacy gap by providing emerging and early readers with new books to build their home libraries and an engaging volunteer reading experience in the classroom. There are two premier initiatives under Read United, including Read United Buddies.
In 2023, United Way of the Coastal Empire, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Savannah and Savannah Chatham County Public School System, launched Read United Buddies, an early literacy pilot program designed to help selected second graders close the literacy gap. Site Coordinators and volunteers directly support students with an evidence-based curriculum and shared-reading. Volunteers are asked to commit for the entire school year, spending one-hour, twice weekly, reading with a second grader who needs support to read on grade level.
Platinum – $15,000
- Speaker opportunity at community events revolving around Reading Buddies
- Logo placement on Reading Buddies posters displayed in participating schools
- Media appearances (as possible)
- Recognition on the schools’ social media and possible school newsletters
- Enhanced visibility through Savannah Rotary Club social media and website
- Recognition on United Way’s social media and website
Gold – $10,000
- Logo placement on Reading Buddies posters displayed in participating schools
- Media appearances (as possible)
- Recognition on the schools’ social media and possible school newsletters
- Enhanced visibility through Savannah Rotary Club social media and website
- Recognition on United Way’s social media and website
Silver – $5,000
- Media appearances (as possible)
- Recognition on the schools’ social media and possible school newsletters
- Enhanced visibility through Savannah Rotary Club social media and website
- Recognition on United Way’s social media and website
Bronze – $2,500
- Recognition on the schools’ social media and possible school newsletters
- Enhanced visibility through Savannah Rotary Club social media and website
- Recognition on United Way’s social media and website
Friends – $1,000
- Enhanced visibility through Savannah Rotary Club social media and website
- Recognition on United Way’s social media and website
Supporters – $1,000
- Recognition on United Way’s social media and website
For questions or to secure your sponsorship, contact [email protected] or (912) 651-7716.