Wee Read was launched in January 2007 in an effort to encourage the vital practice of reading to young children. In partnership with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, every registered child from birth to age 5 in Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties receives one free, age-appropriate hardback book in the U.S. Mail each month. This highly effective program takes advantage of the natural excitement connected with receiving a package in the mail — children are eager to open and dive into the brand new book that comes addressed specifically to them. Parents are reminded and motivated to read to their young children when they receive a colorful, new, interesting book each month. This excitement surrounding books and reading will lead to a life-long love of reading in young children, an important characteristic for educational success. Included in the back flap of each Wee Read book are reading activities endorsed by the United Way for parents to use.
The Wee Read program is available to all children living in Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties regardless of socio-economic status. Costing just $25 per child annually, every child in the county could be enrolled in the program at an annual cost of less than $168,000.
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Stylized Portraiture will be holding a fundraiser to benefit Wee Read on Friday, April 27th and Saturday, April 28th. Pictures will be taken at the Stylized Portraiture studio. No appointment necessary. The theme for this photo shoot will be "Bedtime Stories." You will receive a complimentary picture with your donation. Other products will be available for purchase separately.
Stylized Portraiture's Wee Read Fundraiser
We want to thank all the families who came out to the Classic Center on Saturday, February 11th for the 3rd Annual Athens Kids Expo. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. A special thank you to all of our sponsors, exhibitors, and volunteers -- we couldn't have done it without you! Check out all of the photos from the event on our Facebook page!
Clarke County Wee Read Oconee County Wee Read
Community Action Team Community Action Team
Bobby Heath, Chair J.P. Watson
Richard Boone James Deaton
Marne Matthews Michelle Burger
Ed Perkins Tammy Frank
Mixon Robinson Cindy Haddon
Charlie Maddox Wendy Holland
Paul Cramer Ann Hester
Bob Gardener Holly McMillan
Tommy Jackson Scott Norris
Kim James Jan Smith
Matt Hewett Lisa Vaughn
Mark Evans Mauree Whitaker
William Flatt Nikki Wright
Katy Arrowood
Grant Tribble
Scot Morrissey
Joe Hill
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Athens Regional Medical Center $10,000
The Luther and Susie Harrison Foundation $26,000
Noramco $10,000
Turner Family Foundation $10,000
Lois & Lucy Lampkin Foundation $5,000
McLane Southeast $5,000
Power Partners $5,000
Classic Charities $3,000
Frances Wood Wilson Foundation $3,000
Athens First Bank $1,500
Athens Rotary $2,510
DMG $1,800
Jada Stewart $1,800
Judge Steve Jones Campaign Account $2,000
Junior League of Athens $1,800
St. Mary’s Hospital $2,500
Wells Fargo $2,000
Richard Boone $860.
Buddy Allen $1,000
Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation $1,000
Clarke County School District $540.85
Fantastic Savings Coupon Book and Deal Mobs $938.85
First American Bank $1,500
Seth Gorman $1,000
Holiday Benevolence Market $703
Prevent Child Abuse Athens $684
Walton EMC $1200
Now YOU have the power to invest in a child's future through our Stockholder Program.