About Us
“TEACH a KID to READ is built on a simple idea: through literacy, we can change the lives of the current generation —and generations to come. We can end the cycles of poverty, prison and addiction that plague our most vulnerable and limit their potential. At Teach a Kid to Read, we are dedicated to providing support and literacy services to those in need by activating a cavalry of caring volunteers.”
Vision
TEACH a KID to READ believes literacy is critical to the success of a child’s life. We are on a mission to transform the landscape of literacy, one person at a time. We strive to help children, families, communities and schools gain access to the resources they need to learn to read and succeed.
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Meet Our Amazing Leaders
![jeff-martin Jeff Martin, Founder & President: Jeff Martin is an award-winning producer of culture changing films including, Undivided, A River Between Us and Lord, Save Us From Your Followers. Jeff is passionate about literacy in America, and helps to bring much needed resources and volunteers to our most at-risk public schools.](https://teachakidtoread.com/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/jeff-martin-1-circle.png)
Jeff Martin
![tony-kriz Tony Kriz, Co-founder: Tony Kriz is an award-winning author, theologian, professor, international speaker, and filmmaker. His influence extends from eastern Europe to Portland, OR. From Yale University to Southern Baptists, conservatives, and progressive think-tanks alike.](https://teachakidtoread.com/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/tony-kriz-circle.png)
Tony Kriz
Literacy Matters.
Illiteracy creates a barrier to an individual’s success and quality of life. In this video, you will find eye-opening statistics on the impact of literacy—and why you should care.
21%
of American Adults are illiterate
25%
of children in America grow up without learning how to read
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