Sep 23, 2022
Military kids had a magical time at the 2022 United Through Reading Junior Storybook Ball at Joint Base McGuire Dix LakeHurst (JBMDL), New Jersey. Unlike our annual black tie gala in San Diego, the kids and their parents who attended Junior Storybook Ball came dressed as their favorite book characters. We saw Harry Potter, The […]
Sep 22, 2022
United Through Reading’s Inaugural East Coast Road Show is kicking off soon! The Mobile Story Station will travel 1000 miles and make four stops to visit military families throughout Virginia and North Carolina, beginning September 26, 2022. The first ever East Coast Road Show is bringing the Mobile Story Station to places it’s never been […]
Sep 15, 2022
We celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 every year. This important month is set aside to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre de cada año, celebramos […]
Sep 9, 2022
Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 11, 2022. United Through Reading understands how much kids cherish their grandparents and vice versa. Military families often lean on grandparents during deployments and separations for help. This summer we met David and Charlotte Larkin, grandparents that were helping care for their five-year-old granddaughter, Ellie, while her Active Duty military […]
Sep 9, 2022
United Through Reading (UTR) and Support the Enlisted Project (STEP) co-hosted the 5th annual Swing for Our Heroes golf tournament last month in San Diego. We are thrilled to announce the tournament raised $88,000 to help the two San Diego-based non-profit organizations strengthen military communities and improve the lives of our heroes. We were overjoyed […]
Sep 7, 2022
United Through Reading’s “Off the Beaten Path” Road Show is about to hit the road! The Mobile Story Station will travel 1200 miles with stops at five military installations throughout California and Nevada, beginning September 19, 2022. The Road Show is “Off the Beaten Path” because the Mobile Story Station is traveling places it’s never been […]
Aug 31, 2022
United Through Reading helps military families bond through reading, no matter their distance. We consider military spouses a crucial part of our program, and we are so grateful that they see value in what we do too. We received more than $18,000 this year from spouses clubs from around the world and from all service […]
Aug 19, 2022
Flying, floating, soaring through the air, children of all ages dream about the thrill of being sky-high! Aviation is a significant part of all military branches. High-speed jets, multi-functioning choppers, gigantic cargo planes, and high-tech drones are all around us in the military community. In honor of National Aviation Day, United Through Reading has compiled […]
Aug 17, 2022
National Nonprofit Day is designed to recognize nonprofit organizations like United Through Reading and their ongoing efforts to serve communities. Here’s a look at how United Through Reading serves the military community and how a $50 a month donation can make a tremendous difference in the lives of those who serve, and have served, our […]
Aug 9, 2022
Book lovers Day is recognized annually on August 9th and to celebrate United Through Reading will introduce you to a pair of our volunteers that fell in love while sharing their passion for reading years ago. Paul and Danielle Wilson now have four children and their family absolutely loves books. This book lovers’ story started […]
