Read Northwest

Read Northwest, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is dedicated to transforming lives by providing free reading mentorship to children who need it most. By focusing on early childhood literacy, we are creating brighter futures for our community and empowering the next generation.

Every week, our dedicated volunteers meet 1:1 with students from kindergarten through 3rd grade who are not yet reading at grade level. These consistent, personal connections help build reading skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Since 2022, we’ve:

• Provided literacy support to hundreds of students and families.
• Distributed nearly 40,000 books to children of all ages, preschool through highschool.
• Expanded to 24 locations across Clark County, with the majority in Title I public schools.
• Engaged over 250 volunteers who work weekly with nearly 300 struggling readers.

The need is urgent:

• Nearly 46% of Clark County’s third graders are not reading at grade level (OSPI 2022).
• Youth who struggle with reading by third grade are at greater risk of dropping out of school and facing future challenges.
• An estimated 70% of incarcerated adults cannot read at a fourth-grade level (National Adult Literacy Survey).

Your support can change this. By donating to Read NW, you’re directly helping us expand our programs, train reading mentors, and provide free books and resources to students who need them the most. Together, we can bridge the literacy gap and ensure every child has the chance to succeed.

Make a tax-deductible donation today and help us build a brighter, more literate future for Clark County.

Thank you.