Mah-Tini Time

A Right to Read Fundraiser

Right To Read is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing equitable access to quality reading resources, personalized support, and community-based programs to empower students in achieving literacy and lifelong success.

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Right to Read

A Bit Of Background

Founded in 2020, Right To Read was established with a commitment to addressing literacy inequities and supporting students' educational journeys. Recognizing that strong literacy skills are fundamental to academic success and lifelong opportunities, Right To Read provides essential reading resources, tailored support, and impactful community programs. By focusing on equitable access and meeting students where they are, Right To Read empowers young learners to overcome literacy barriers and reach their full potential. Through partnerships with educators, families, and community organizations, Right To Read is building a foundation of literacy that benefits individuals and strengthens communities.

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Facts and Figures

Only 37% of 4th-grade students nationwide are proficient in reading, making them more likely to experience poverty, school drop out, and academic failure.

Illiteracy has a direct correlation with the American prison population as 3 out of 5 prison inmates can't read.

Children who are not reading on grade level by the end of 3rd grade have a 1 in 8 chance of catching up and are 4x more likely to drop out of school.

88% of struggling readers in third grade did not graduate from high school. Third-grade reading proficiency is a key predictor of high school graduation.

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Mah Tini Time
A Right to Read Fundraiser

Mahjong & Martinis

Join us for Mahjong & Martinis- a stylish afternoon of connection, play, and purpose in support of expanding access to high-quality literacy intervention for students in under-resourced communities.

Enjoy guided mahjong, a light lunch, and a signature martini while gathering with a community committed to closing the literacy gap and creating meaningful, lasting impact for children and families across Houston.

Community Mission

Right To Read works with community organizations in under-resourced communities to provide parent education and targeted reading intervention at no family cost to qualifying students in kindergarten through middle school.