Our mission: using the transformative power of literacy to disrupt the School-to-Prison and Foster Care-to-Prison Pipelines
Our mission: using the transformative power of literacy to disrupt the School-to-Prison and Foster Care-to-Prison Pipelines
📚 In the Know: Let’s Wrap It Up!
This year’s Summer Reading Rewards Program was a hit! Our young readers, from emergent to advanced, rose to the challenge with the help of their reading buddies: parents who are lawyers, teachers, accountants, and homeschoolers.
Thanks to thoughtful book selections curated by our program director, both kids and parents stayed engaged, fueling lively discussions, detailed summaries, and strong recall during our four Wednesday Zoom sessions.
With an 80% completion rate, we’re calling this cohort a success!
A huge thank you to our supporters for making this joyful learning journey possible. Onward and upward!
While numerous organizations distribute books to millions of children, distribution alone is not enough. Access does not guarantee engagement. That’s why the Peaches and Sourcream Children’s Foundation was established: to actively combat the -school - to prison and foster care -to prison pipelines by not only providing books but also fostering a culture of literacy through our innovative summer reading program.
Our approach is both simple and impactful—returning to the basics: parents read with their children, assist them in writing summaries, and celebrate their efforts with meaningful rewards. This is where PSCF makes a difference. We recruit families, purchase books, guide them through the reading and writing process, and provide monetary incentives over a four-week period. Research shows that forming a habit requires consistent practice for approximately 18 days, and our program is built with that science in mind.
Our ultimate goal is to transform reading from a mandatory academic requirement into a joyful, sustainable family tradition.
Your generous donations empower our organization to craft delightful reading experiences and offer books and other gifts to the children we serve. As a rapidly growing 501(c)(3) non-profit ( EIN 84 2351249) operating on a modest budget, your contribution will directly impact our young learners. Your donation will enable us to provide essential school supplies, fresh uniforms, engaging books, nourishing food baskets, and exciting special programs.
We sincerely appreciate your invaluable support!
