Power Read

Mentoring & Literacy for a Brighter Future

By volunteering just 30 minutes a week, you can help shape a child’s path to success!

Power Read is a literacy and mentoring program that connects volunteers with elementary school students to read together on a weekly basis. A partnership between Everybody Wins! Iowa and United Way of Central Iowa, Power Read provides children with much-needed, one-on-one attention from a caring adult to build literacy skills and confidence. Research shows that young people with a positive mentor in their lives report significant benefits in addressing school-related challenges, making Power Read more than just a literacy program— but a mentoring experience that plays a crucial role in shaping a child's future.

 

Adult and child reading

Students & Mentors Benefit Together

Power Read creates a meaningful experience for both students and mentors.

Students benefit from consistent, positive interactions with caring adults, which help them:
  • Improve listening and vocabulary skills.
  • Develop a love for reading and become more enthusiastic about learning.
  • Build confidence in themselves and their abilities.

For mentors, this experience offers the chance to give back to their communities by:

  • Creating strong, positive relationships with students.
  • Making a lasting impact on a child's future.
  • Strengthening the connection between schools and the community.