Thank you for giving, as we work on growing and building a better future for children and families in our communities.
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Being a non-profit business with a holistic view to literacy support is very important to us, when you give, you help support us in the important work of closing the literacy gap within generations. You are also helping to establish a community with supplemental educational resources that would otherwise be out of the reach of children and families in need. Read more about us, to understand why we must exist, and additionally, why you should give.
In addition to Donately.com, we also offer giving using PayPal Business. You can locate us on PayPal with the username @thevillagethinkeredu. The "edu" is the common abbreviation for education.
If you don't want to use our Donately.com link or PayPal, feel free to give using Cash App at $thevillagethinker or scan our code with your smartphone camera.
See some common questions and answers below, or email us.
Yes, they will be provided with the necessary supplies.
Intervention services for students who are located at Title 1 elementary schools are free to parents, and paid for by the school. Tutoring at community centers is offered at no cost to parents. Professional Development or coaching for teaching staff, is at a fair rate.
We would love to bring The Village Thinker to your school as an after-school program that is focused on literacy interventions. Please contact us so we can see if we are a great fit for your school!
We love volunteers and want to utilize them as well as certified/retired teachers. Please send us your CV and a brief statement on how you can partner with us.
All activities are focused on providing E.L.A., Reading, and/or Writing support. We will not address any subjects or activities outside of our scope. We will have enrichment activities focused on literacy.
We have a store to supplement our fundraising efforts and to help you spread the love and joy of being a "village thinker." Every purchase that you make from our store, brings us closer to our goal of helping another student/family make a generational impact as a stronger reader or writer. Please consider visiting the store to make a purchase. You can also make a donation on our "GIVE" page.