What we do?
​Lit Bridge is a non-profit initiative combating the K-5 literacy crisis. Through a unique suburban-urban mentorship model, we connect passionate volunteers with younger students to build foundational skills, foster a love of reading, and empower students to write their own futures.
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What makes us different?
- Small-group, relationship-based mentoring
- Focus on confidence, not just reading level
- Community-driven and volunteer-powered
- Not based solely on academic recovery, but empowerment and agency
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Too many K-5 students fall behind in reading early, making it harder to succeed later in school. Lit Bridge was created to close that gap through consistent mentorship, meaningful relationships, and a love of reading, starting when it matters most.
How Lit Bridge Works: A Step-by-Step Program
Step 1: Identify and Enroll K-5 Learners
The program begins by identifying K-5 Students who need literacy support. We are dedicated to improving literacy by providing accessible creative reading opportunities.
Step 2: Connect with Passionate Volunteers
We connect students with volunteers, operating on a mentorship model that fosters empathy and a shared sense of purpose between high schoolers and elementary students.
Step 3: Engage in Mentoring, Tutoring, and Creative Reading
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Our activites involve active mentoring, tutoring, and creative reading. We deliver a proactive, culturally relevant core curriculum to empower students.
Step 4: Foster Confidence and a Love of Reading
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The ultimate goal is to build confidence and a lifelong love for reading. Our success stories highlight students rediscovering the joy of books and volunteers finding the experience deeply rewarding.
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