Jan 16, 2022
United Through Reading relies on our amazing volunteers to help us reach service members and Veterans around the world. They help facilitate recordings, spread the word about United Through Reading, and serve as ambassadors for our programs. One of our CS2(SW) Robert Franklin “Frankie” Hard, III, USN, shares his most memorable moment as a United […]
Dec 20, 2021
United Through Reading’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sally Ann Zoll, has informed the Board of Trustees of her intent to retire in 2022 after 15 years of invaluable service to military families and a career dedicated to promoting education and literacy. Under Sally’s leadership, United Through Reading has thrived in fulfilling the incredibly important mission […]
Oct 28, 2021
Ahead of her husband’s DC3 Nate VanVleck deployment, Navy spouse Christy VanVleck heard about United Through Reading from a friend and soon received a free book with information about the UTR app at an event. Thinking the world was giving her a sign Christy downloaded the App and had Nate record a story for their, […]
Oct 18, 2021
San Diego, CA – October 18, 2021 – Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded United Through Reading (UTR) a $150,000 grant to support military youth literacy initiatives. This local grant award is part of more than $3 million in grants awarded this fall to nearly 760 nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools across the 46 states […]
Sep 29, 2021
Maggie Worthington loves being involved in her special forces military spouse community, currently serving as the Fleet Readiness Group (FRG) president and ombudsman to her spouse’s command. As a Navy Seal, her husband spouse, Chief Petty Officer Rhodes Worthington deploys frequently as a Navy Seal, leaving Maggie with their two daughters, Madeline, six, and Mackenzie, […]
Sep 24, 2021
From September 15 to October 15 every year, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. 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 21, 2021
SAN DIEGO, CA — United Through Reading (UTR) and Support The Enlisted Project (STEP) hosted their fourth annual joint golf tournament, ‘Swing for our Heroes’, on Friday, September 17th at Omni La Costa Resort. Together they were able to raise more than $100,000 to support military families facing financial challenges (STEP) and staying connected with […]
Aug 25, 2021
With five children, the McNeil family is a busy bunch, especially when dad, Staff Sergeant Chris McNeil, deploys with the Marines. During deployments, mom, Samantha, is left to solo parent Maura, 9, Audrey, 7, Fionn, 5, Liam, 4, and Isla, 18 months. Throughout his current and last deployment Samantha and the family found comfort using […]
Jul 30, 2021
The Cheesemans have four children: Riley, 12; Mackenzie, 9; Jaxton, 7; and Corbin, 3. Kelly says of her kids, “they love to read, but they’re not really strong with it.” They started using the UTR app as a way to help build confidence and ability as readers. Initially, Kelly made videos and her kids would follow along […]
Jul 22, 2021
Media contact: jessicahall@utr.org Washington, D.C. — United Through Reading (UTR) announced the formation of a new Literacy Advisory Council tonight at their Tribute to Military Families in Washington, D.C. The new council will support United Through Reading’s mission and Board of Trustees by providing guidance and recommendations on trends in literacy, resources, and partnership opportunities. […]
