Mission Statement
Advancing childhood literacy through a social justice lens.
About us
Start Lighthouse addresses this crisis with a three-pronged approach to create compelling, rewarding reading experiences for children and families. Our method includes “Literary Adventures” hosted in conjunction with partner public schools to build home libraries and foster a sense of book ownership; diverse representation in the books we distribute so students see themselves in what they read; and creating permanent spaces in partner public schools to support literacy development for students as well as family members and caregivers.
Accomplishments
- Connected with 8 Title I public schools
- Supported 5,700 students in the development of their own home libraries
- Provided over 30,000 brand new multicultural books to students
- Delivered over 900 hours of programming including 48 in-person author workshops
- Rehabilitated and renewed abandoned library spaces into 2 full-time Literacy Hubs dedicated to fostering students' education
- Endorsed and funded by the Federal Government for NY-14