Every year more than 100,000 military parents deploy leaving nearly 250,000 children at home. By donating today you can ease the burden of change and separation while also helping a child be reading ready.
United Through Reading provides military parents with the opportunity to remain a part of their family's reading routine, no matter the distance.
Maintain FAMILY CONNECTIONS, boosting morale and making
reintegration easier. 93% of families said the United Through Reading program made family bonds stronger.
Reinforce FAMILY ROUTINES which reduces stress for the whole family. 98% of families said United Through Reading is a critical family readiness and resiliency tool.
Provide COMMUNICATION that is reliable, repeatable, and accessible storytime on demand. 97% of families said UTR recordings made deployments or separations easier.
Promote DAILY READING, which strengthens military children’s literacy skills and educational development. 90% of families reported an increase in a child’s love of reading since watching UTR video-recordings.
United Through Reading's FREE program is open to all military families and veterans, regardless of duty status. The fastest way to get started is to download our App today!
Login using ID.me to verify your military service and follow the steps to make your first recording and watch our Spotlight Videos from special guests. You can order a free book to make your first (or next) recording through utrapp.org.
