Our Impact
“It is so helpful that the same volunteers come year after year. The staff, teachers and students get to know them, they know what to do, and everything works so well.”
~ Henrico County School Reading Resource Teacher
“The commitment of your organization and the dedication of the handlers and therapy dogs, which volunteer their time and talents to our school, are invaluable…”
~ Beaverdam Elementary School
“This is one of the best things we do for our students”
~SL
“Words can’t even express all the positive feedback I got yesterday about the Paws program. The parents are thrilled!!! They said that their student is trying to train their dogs at home to listen to reading. They also said what a great self esteem booster it is.Thank you so much!!”
~Elementary School Teacher
“Thank you for making Crenshaw Family Reading Night so special for our students! Each year the students look forward to reading to the dogs- you are truly the hit of the night! Thanks again for taking the time to spread such joy.”
~School Program Coordinator
“I am so glad that we did this program this year and I have received nothing but positive feedback from the teachers. The kids love this time of the week and if you have “extra” dogs next year, we’d love another one. We have a long list of kids that could benefit from this.”
~ Elementary School in Henrico County
“I have to tell you … I had Daren’s general and special education teachers come up to me recently to tell me that since he has started reading with my dog, he has moved up 2 DRA reading levels, and he is now able to read out loud in class whereas he used to get so anxiety ridden that no words would come out. I am so, so proud of him!!!”
~ Volunteer
How can you help?
Our generous donors make a positive impact on our ability to support readers in the Greater Richmond Area. Thank you!