May 16, 2019
Washington, D.C. May 16, 2019 – United Through Reading launched their new app last night at the sixth annual Tribute to Military Families in Washington, DC. Celebrating 30 years of service to military families, United Through Reading (UTR) honored Representative Rob Wittman (VA-01), Mrs. Ellyn Dunford, and Mr. Cal Turner Jr., former Chairman and CEO of […]
May 16, 2019
Last night we kicked off our 30 year anniversary at our 6th Annual Tribute to Military Families by saluting our beneficiaries, honoring our supporters, and launching our new app. Brianna Keilar of CNN served as the master of ceremonies for the evening, sharing how books connect her military family during her husband’s deployments. We honored […]
Feb 21, 2019
“If you become a helper of hearts, springs of wisdom will flow from your heart.” – Rumi Volunteering offers help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the communities in which we live. But, the benefits of giving back can be even greater for the volunteer. Volunteering and helping others can reduce stress, combat depression, […]
Dec 13, 2018
Grant from craigslist founder to help create two new sites to connect military families through video-recorded storytime during periods of separation United Through Reading (UTR) is proud to announce a $15,000 grant from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, the organization of craigslist founder Craig Newmark. The grant will support the creation of two new video-recording sites that […]
Dec 12, 2018
For military moms-to-be whose spouses are deployed, the joy and excitement of pregnancy can be bittersweet. To help ease the stress of deployment and bring joy to these courageous women, United Through Reading has partnered with Operation Shower since 2015 to give children books to new military moms and dads, and to ensure they are […]
Nov 12, 2018
SAN DIEGO, CA November 12, 2018 – Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced today that they awarded $150,000 to United Through Reading to help advance literacy opportunities for military families. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s generous donation will enable United Through Reading to purchase and distribute approximately 15,500 books to military units and commands around the […]
Nov 11, 2018
SAN DIEGO, CA — November 10, 2018 — United Through Reading hosted the 10th Annual Storybook Ball on November 10 in San Diego, CA. The annual Storybook Ball brings together corporate executives, senior military leaders, long-time supporters, and military families in celebration of the meaningful connections UTR fosters for military families facing physical separation. Keynote […]
Jul 12, 2018
Twenty-nine years, over 2 million military family members served and United Through Reading still has work to do. As long as our Nation’s military is deployed and separated from their families, we will do what we can to help them stay connected. Ongoing, consistent support from sponsors like BAE Systems and an expanding network of […]
May 16, 2018
United Through Reading (UTR) is proud to partner with Oshkosh Defense so that service members using their tactical vehicles can also stay connected to their families through the read-aloud experience when they are away. UTR’s mission success impacts Oshkosh Defense employees and aligns with their commitment to our country’s military. Oshkosh Defense has hundreds of […]
May 13, 2018
United Through Reading has been serving military families for more than 28 years; every year we meet extraordinary families and hear heartwarming stories of the impact UTR has on their ability to survive …thrive…during separations. The read aloud experience that is captured on a UTR recording touches everyone in the family—the service member, the caregiver […]
