ReadUp Youth Newsletter - January 2025 Edition

💡Making an Impact Through Literacy and Education! 💡

As we step into 2025, our team has been busy making a difference through book donations, fundraisers, and educational events! Take a look at what we’ve accomplished and what’s coming up soon!

**Celine and Ro, our founders, buying books.**

📚 600+ Books Donated! 📚

In December and January, we donated over 600 books to bring the joy of reading to children and students in need!

**Mimi, one of our directors, sifting through a box of books.**

📍 Stay tuned for our Book Care Packages Drop-Off!

Location: 8485 W Sunset Rd #106, Las Vegas, NV 89113.

🏆2nd Place Winner at the Congressional App Challenge! 🏆

We are thrilled to share that our team won 2nd place at the Congressional App Challenge, earning recognition from Congresswoman Susie Lee! We are dedicated to using technology and innovation to impact the lives of students.

**Ro and Celine sharing with Congresswoman Susie Lee the importance of fostering a love for reading for all students.**

💰Over $2,900 Raised in Support of Literacy & Education! 🏫

Thanks to our incredible community, we are proud to share that we raised over $2,900 through various fundraisers and initiatives.

✨ Fundraising Highlights:

Corporate partnership with Krispy Kreme 🍩
Speech and Debate Lessons 🗣️
Biology Lessons 🧬

🚀 Upcoming February Fundraisers:

Corporate Partnership with See’s Candy 🍭
Movie Night 🍿
Kendra Scott Event ✨
Blind Date with a Book 📖

🌟 Upcoming February Events 🌟

🎨 Volunteer Event to Make Valentine’s Art for Kids
- February 9th (2/9/25) from 10am - 1pm.
  - Location: 7060 W Windmill Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89113
🎒Book Care Packages Packing Event
- February 15th (2/15/25) at 9am - 11am.
- Location: To Be Determined
📚 Book Care Packages Drop-Off
- Mid-February (Time To Be Determined)
  - Location: 8485 W Sunset Rd #106, Las Vegas, NV 89113
📱 Volunteer Event to Tutor Kids in Reading/App Roll Out
- Late-February (Time To Be Determined)
  - Location: 8485 W Sunset Rd #106, Las Vegas, NV 89113