VANCOUVER, Wash. – iQ Credit Union has awarded $5,250 in book grants to 38 public and private schools in Southwest Washington as part of its Read With Me® grant program. That equals 4,000 books given away free to children who participate in a school-based reading program.
In a partnership with local businesses, Read to Me takes applications from teachers and administrators looking for contributions to their reading programs. The program has been ongoing for 12 years and has provided funds for more than 48,000 books.
“Few things spark a child’s imagination more than the wonder of a book,” said Jennifer Vera, education partnership coordinator, iQ Credit Union. “With our credit union’s roots in education, we believe that instilling a love of reading today can produce a lifetime of rewards. We are very proud of this program and how it has grown.” Read With Me program recipients for 2009 are:
Clark Juvenile Justice Center
Vancouver Home Connection
Washington Elementary
Eisenhower Elementary
Gaiser Middle School
Woodland Intermediate
Amboy Middle School
Glenwood Heights Primary
Henkle Middle School
Eisenhower Elementary
Endeavour Elementary
Frontier Middle School
Riverview Elementary
Lincoln Elementary
Pleasant Valley Middle School
Eisenhower Elementary
Hearthwood Elementary
Image Elementary
Washington School for the Deaf
J.D. Zellerbach Elementary
Laurin Middle School
Ocean Park Elementary
Illahee Elementary
Yacolt Primary School
Centerville School
Washington Elementary
Lake Shore Elementary
Mill Plain Elementary
La Center Elementary
Audrey Christina
Crestline Elementary
Wy'East Middle School
Mt. View Christian
Skamania School
Hathaway Elementary
Stevenson Elementary
York Elementary
Dallesport Elementary
Fort Vancouver High School
Participating local organizations include Nies Insurance, InterWest Financial Advisors, and SW Washington Retired Teachers Association.
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