UTR is Hiring: Vice President of Advancement
Jun 8, 2026
Vice President of Advancement Position Description MISSION STATEMENT: United Through Reading envisions a nation of resilient families with a shared love for reading. Founded in 1989, UTR unites military …
Stories & Spirits: A Night That Felt Like Something Real
May 21, 2026
When people hear the word “event,” they often picture something big, flashy, or formal. United Through Reading (UTR) created a new event this year, and we wanted it to be …
Area Manager, Pacific Northwest — United Through Reading
May 20, 2026
JOB TITLE: Area Manager, Pacific Northwest REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Volunteers and National Engagement FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Non-exempt POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Area Manager, Pacific Northwest, organizes and provides comprehensive …
UTR Celebrates 2nd Annual Book Tasting
May 14, 2026
One of the best parts of working in the nonprofit field is the people you meet and the partnerships you build. We were reminded of that last week at our …
Mud, Miles, and Mission
May 7, 2026
It takes a village to advance the mission of a nonprofit — and sometimes a whole lot of mud. Last weekend, two incredible teams powered through 9 miles and more …
United Through Reading and USAA Partner for Month of the Military Child Employee Engagement Series
Apr 8, 2026
SAN DIEGO and SAN ANTONIO (April 8, 2026) — United Through Reading (UTR) and USAA are proud to announce a series of employee engagement events in honor of the Month …
Celebrating the Strength and Heart of Military Kids
Apr 1, 2026
Happy Month of the Military Child! Every April, we celebrate the Month of the Military Child — a time to cheer for the amazing kids behind the uniform. Military life …
How to Read Aloud to Tweens and Teens (Without Making It Weird)
Mar 24, 2026
Note: This is Part Two of a two-part series. Check out Part One! So you’re open to the idea of reading aloud again. But now you’re thinking: My teen has …
Volunteer Spotlight
Mar 19, 2026
At United Through Reading, our volunteers keep military families connected — from welcoming families at events to stickering books and running Story Stations around the world. We couldn’t do this …
The Power of Reading Aloud — Even in the Teen Years
Mar 2, 2026
There’s a moment that sneaks up on most parents. Your child reads a whole book independently. Maybe several. And you think, Well… I guess bedtime stories are over. After all, they …
