Literacy Resources
Free, family-centered literacy programming for children and families across Arizona’s West Valley.
How We Support Literacy in Our Community
Make Kids Matter provides literacy-focused educational programming for children and families, with a specific emphasis on low-income and underserved communities. Our literacy initiatives are designed to improve reading access, confidence, and long-term educational outcomes through publicly accessible activities, book distribution, and family learning support.
Every child deserves the chance to read, learn, and thrive. We bring free books, tutoring, and hands-on family learning directly into the neighborhoods and libraries where they are needed most.
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A Verified Literacy Provider
Make Kids Matter is a registered organization within the National Literacy Directory, which connects verified literacy providers to communities and partners nationwide, aligned with national literacy standards and best practices.
Program ID: 131188
Healthy, Happy & Bright
Our free family program helps parents and children in the West Valley build reading, writing, and English skills while learning about healthy food, exercise, and everyday life skills.
Parents learn to read school papers, use computers, and support learning at home. Children get help with reading, writing, and homework in a safe, positive space. Open to families with children in grades K-12 in Glendale, Arizona. All services are free.
Learn MoreFor Parents
Read school papers with confidence, use computers, and support learning at home in English and Spanish.
For Children
One-on-one help with reading, writing, and homework, plus free books to keep and build a home library.
For Families
Shared reading, simple cooking lessons, and fun learning activities that bring the whole family together.
Join Us – It’s Free
Families can join Healthy, Happy & Bright and our literacy programs anytime. Reach out and we will help you get started.
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