Program areas at Baldwin and Foundation
Books on books festivalsbaldwin & Co. Foundation hosts free community festivals to promote literacy and celebrate the culture of new orleans. The festivals include a book drive and giveaway for students in grades k-12, live performances, author readings, spoken word, live music, free food and beverages, a vendor market and more.
Literacy tutoringwe host tutoring services to assist students with basic and intermediate reading skills. Weekly sessions include five lessons. Elementary & middle school tracks help participants become fluent and confident readers, strengthening their reading performance and building communication skills.
Author talksbaldwin & Co Foundation host events with well-renowed authors to promote literacy. The focus of the event is outreach to members of the community. All in attendance are able to participate in a meet and greet with the author, listen to passages read by the author and engage in enlightening conversation related to the publication, culture and current events.
Children's story timebaldwin & Co. Foundation hosts children's story time to bring the joy of books to our youngest readers. Every second and fourth saturday of the month, we read beloved books, sing songs, and share early literacy tips! Story time is structured to show parents and caregivers ways they can help their young children interact with books and develop early literacy skills.writer's workshopthis event focuses on creative writing and thinking.there are also several other events supporting literacy through various avenues including music, fellowship, financial education partnership with local banks in the community. Baldwin & Co Foundation is committed to improving the community becuase it is apart of the community.