J3 Foundation Competitors

Raising a Reader (RAR) is a national nonprofit that partners with parents and educators to create brighter futures for children by strengthening family bonds. Family engagement is at the core of what we do. Our evidence-based programs help caring adults set their children up for success by creating shared reading routines, fostering social emotional learning, healthy family relationships and learning skills needed to thrive in school and beyond. Through easy-to-use, multilingual materials and diverse stories, we meet families where they are and make shared reading more engaging and accessible for all children.

The Community Youth Program (CYP) is a nonprofit after-school and summer program for disadvantaged Roanoke City Public School students in grades 4-8. The mission of CYP is to encourage learning and the development of a positive self-image and to provide a network of support for students in grades 4-8 and their families. CYP serves 30 students at a time.

First Chance Incorporated will provide quality educational programs to meet the needs of children, adults, families, and organizations in an environment of love, hope and understanding.