Project Transformation Rio Texas

Project Transformation meets the challenges of the three cs, children, college and church and 2022 provided a way to do that as the world was transitioning from a pandemic. In the summer of 2022 Project Transformation served:- 149 children- 5 site churches in san antonio, austin and the Rio grande valley-17 college students received professional experience and leadership development as they inspired children to be better readers and aim for college.- over 1100 books were given away to build personal libraries.- over 100 vetted and trained volunteers read daily to children.all of this led to 93% of students maintaining or improving their reading level and 98% of families expressing program satisfaction.the online reading buddy program that was started out of necessity during the pandemic is continuing because of need and effectiveness. These 30-minute sessions have given parents a break, created lasting children/adult relationships and strengthened many struggling readers' literacy abilities.