Neighborhood Nonprofit Spotlight: Jennifer Samuels, Reading Results

Patch talks to Jennifer Samuels about her work with Reading Results, and the important contributions it has made to improving literacy rates among youth in the community.

Patch: Tell us a little bit about your organization.

Jennifer: Working toward the vision that all children have the right to read and succeed, Reading Results partners with schools serving low-income students to provide a proven reading intervention program. Reading by third grade is crucial to a child’s educational development. Falling behind creates challenges that negatively impact a child’s education and self-esteem for years to come. Reading Results is committed to helping struggling learners get on the path toward academic success and a brighter future.

Patch: When did you open?

Jennifer: 2000

Patch: How does the work that your organization does strengthen the community?

Jennifer: Puts early-grade students behind in reading back on track for high school graduation.

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Patch: What do you like best about it?

Jennifer: Building student self-esteem and measurable outcomes.

Patch: What is your biggest struggle?

Jennifer: The need is greater than we can keep up with.

Patch: What do you see for the future?

Jennifer: Rapid growth, reaching more and more students who need, and deserve, our service.

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