We have some exciting news to share with our Reading with Sola community. The Michelle Garcia Urene Dames Foundation has made a generous donation to our cause in celebration of Michelle Garcia Urene Dames’ retirement. But this is no ordinary retirement – Michelle has dedicated her career to fostering the love of reading as a librarian.

Instead of traditional retirement gifts, Michelle’s loved ones chose to honor her lifelong commitment to literacy by supporting our mission. Their thoughtful contributions reflect the same passion for education that Michelle brought to her library every day, and their generosity will allow us to distribute more books, expand our literacy programs, and reach more children in need.

This donation is a testament to the incredible impact that one person’s career can have on countless others. Michelle’s dedication to literacy has not only inspired those around her but also left a lasting legacy that will continue to make a difference even in her retirement.

Reading with Sola community receives donation from  The Michelle Garcia Urene Dames Foundation

We are immensely grateful to the Michelle Garcia Urene Dames Foundation and all the donors who chose to celebrate Michelle’s retirement in such a meaningful way. Their generosity not only supports our work but also sends a powerful message about the importance of literacy.

This retirement celebration has brought more than just funds to our organization. It has brought hope, inspiration, and the promise of a brighter future for the children we serve.

To Michelle and all the donors, we say thank you. Your retirement gift to Reading with Sola will make a lasting difference in the lives of many children. Here’s to celebrating more retirements together, and to the incredible power of literacy to change the world.

How You Can Help with Promoting Literacy

Reading with Sola’s mission to promote literacy would not be possible without the support of generous donors and dedicated volunteers. If you would like to contribute to our cause, there are several ways to get involved:

  1. Donate funds: Financial contributions help us purchase and distribute books to children in need, ensuring that they have access to high-quality reading materials. Visit ReadingWithSola.org to make a donation.
  2. Volunteer: We are always looking for passionate individuals to join our volunteer database. Whether you can contribute your time, skills, or expertise in areas such as event planning, fundraising, tutoring, or community outreach, your efforts will play a crucial role in helping us achieve our mission of promoting literacy and empowering children. To sign up, email info@readingwithsola.org with your name, number, and location.
  3. Spread the word: Share our mission and impact with your friends, family, and social media followers. The more people know about Reading with Sola and our efforts, the more support we can gather to help children in need.
  4. Organize book drives: Collaborate with your local community, schools, and organizations to collect new or gently used books for children. Donated books can help enrich the lives of young readers who may not have access to a wide range of reading materials.
  5. Partner with Reading with Sola: If you’re an educator, librarian, or community leader, consider partnering with us to bring literacy programs and book donations to your community.