Our Impact

Words Alive values the work that we do in the community. In addition to always making sure we are addressing current community needs, we also ensure that we are making an impact in addressing "why literacy matters." Our programs aim to influence three major areas pertaining to literacy development:

What participants do (habits)
How participants feel about reading and themselves as readers (interest, attitudes & motivation)
What participants know (skills & abilities)

Below are some of the recent publications showing how Words Alive gets the job done.

Program Impact Reports

Words Alive is committed to evaluating the effectiveness of our programs so we ensure that we are creating the change we wish to see in the world.

Our goals include helping program participants:

Develop an enduring commitment to reading
Become life-long learners
Become advocates for themselves and their future

In the 2023-2024 program year, Words Alive connected 4,250 children, teens, and families with the power of reading with the support of 975 volunteers. These reports detail the impact of our core programs on the lives of the young readers we serve.