I've taken on an exciting challenge to raise $2,000 for ArtsConnection, an organization that I have dedicated 25 years to and is deeply important to me. Your support would mean so much to young learners across the city. Read more below.

Nationally, nearly 70% of fourth graders from under resourced communities are struggling to read. Research proves linking learning and the arts, works! ArtsConnection’s Bridges to Literacy model harnesses the power of puppetry arts and theater to bring language to life while deepening comprehension and increasing vocabulary.

As a program manager, I have taken part in many puppetry residencies over the years, and I can attest that the Bridges program has changed the way classroom teachers work with their students. By incorporating play, storytelling and small group work, it has expanded the toolbox teachers use to reach their students and engage them on a multi sensory level. This type of engagement deepens literacy acquisition and helps students better identify, explore and regulate their emotions.

Our goal of $3,000 supports one year of Bridges to Literacy professional learning for 25 educators across NYC schools.

The critical effort to equip more educators with ArtsConnection's powerful arts-based literacy tools is only possible with the support of caring friends like you.

Donating any amount today turns the page on a young learner’s literacy journey.

P.s. Donations of $75 and above will get a 3-pack of greeting cards featuring student artwork!