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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 …

This year, I will celebrate my 49th Mother’s Day! Thirty-nine of those were spent as an active duty spouse and military mom. As I pause to reflect on those occasions, …

At United Through Reading (UTR), our volunteers help bring our mission to life — supporting families at events, sharing stories, and creating opportunities for connection around the world.  This month, …

Last week, United Through Reading (UTR) kicked off an amazing series of employee engagement activities and community events celebrating the Month of the Military Child. For Angel Pavey, our Texas …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

At United Through Reading, we place tens of thousands of children’s books into the hands of military families each year. But before those books arrive at events and homes around …