Donate to the Community Corners, Learning Literacy Initiative

Community Uplift, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to

empowering communities through education and outreach, is excited to

announce the launch of its new literacy initiative,Community Corners.This

program will see the erection of mini libraries throughout South Fort Worth,

each dedicated to a beloved children's book. The first  Community Corner

dedicated to Dr. Seuss’ timeless classic, The Lorax, will be unveiled on

September 14th, 2024, at 9:00 AM at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church,

located at 2951 Evans Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104.

In collaboration with the Black Firemen's Association and The Book Angel

Non-Profit, Community Uplift is committed to fostering a love for reading and

providing accessible educational resources to underserved neighborhoods.

The Community Corners; initiative aims to inspire young readers by creating

vibrant, book-themed mini libraries that serve as both educational hubs and

community gathering spaces.

The unveiling event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, remarks from local

leaders and partners, and a reading of The Lorax by a special guest.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore the mini library and learn

more about Community Uplift’s ongoing efforts to support literacy and

community development.

The Fort Worth Report highlighted a dire  issue: in 2021 and 2022, only 20-28% of Black students and 29-36% of Hispanic students in Fort Worth ISD were reading at grade level. In stark contrast, the combined literacy rates in white and Asian communities exceed 100%. This alarming disparity underscores the urgent need for action.

Community Uplift is dedicated to eradicating this educational inequity by creating community library corners in neighborhoods of color. These spaces will (1) bridge the literacy gap by providing free access to books and educational resources and (2) rehabilitate the educational landscape, empowering the next generation to thrive.