The Clackamas Bookshelf provides free books to low-income children in Clackamas County, with the understanding that widespread access to books offers positive, long-term benefits to our entire community. We are funded through grants, donations, and from the sale of donated books. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. University and foundation research clearly shows that children in low-income households have few, if any books to call their own. Without exposure to books, these children often start Kindergarten with limited early literacy skills, and generally do not catch up with their peers during the subsequent years. Proficiency in reading by the end of third grade is a crucial marker in a child’s educational development. Children who reach fourth grade without being able to read proficiently are more likely to drop out of high school, reducing their earning potential and chances for success. (KIDS COUNT Special Report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation) In Clackamas County, 25% of 3rd grade students did not meet state standards in reading (2012). (www.datacenter.kidscount.org)
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Employees | 1 (1 on RocketReach) |
Founded | 2014 |
Address | 17777 Webster Rd, Gladstone, Oregon 97027, US |
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Industry | Non-profit Organizations, Record, Video & Book Stores, Retail |
SIC | SIC Code 594 Companies, SIC Code 59 Companies |
NAICS | NAICS Code 45 Companies, NAICS Code 451 Companies |
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Katy Preston is the Executive Director of The Clackamas Bookshelf.
1 people are employed at The Clackamas Bookshelf.
The Clackamas Bookshelf is based in Gladstone, Oregon.
The NAICS codes for The Clackamas Bookshelf are [45, 451].
The SIC codes for The Clackamas Bookshelf are [594, 59].