United Through Reading Receives $15K from Craig Newmark Philanthropies
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 …
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Candlewick Press’ Ongoing Support Allows Service Members to Bond with New Babies, Even Halfway Around the World
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, …
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Named As United Through Reading’s “Books for Ownership” Sponsor
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 …
Military Non-Profit United Through Reading Unveils Mobile Story Station and honors the Berenstain Family and Alex G. Kelley at 10th Annual Storybook Ball
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 …
2018 Tribute to Military Families: We listened, honored and celebrated
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 …
Oshkosh Defense Pays It Forward
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 …
The Read Aloud Experience: Impacting the Whole Family
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 …
“United Through Reading harnesses the power of the simplest family activity—reading—to connect families during some of their most vulnerable times.”
Apr 24, 2018
United Through Reading was honored to be selected as Bittersweet Monthy’s April feature. The timing was perfect with April being the Month of the Military Child. Amanda Lahr, Jessica Mancari …
Read Across America with United Through Reading
Feb 27, 2018
Would you read to your children in a house with a mouse or in a box with a fox? What about reading here, there, or anywhere? March 2nd, Dr. Seuss’ …
“The BEST day of my LIFE”: The USS Midway, incredible United Through Reading volunteers and 8 children from the Monarch School
Feb 12, 2018
Last November, the USS Midway donated a VIP USS Midway experience to the United Through Reading Storybook Ball auction. This package included a guided tour, lunch at the Fantail Café …