NV Energy Foundation Awards $25,000 to Support Children's Literacy Programs

March 21, 2010 - A community partner since Spread the Word Nevada's inception in 2001, the NV Energy Foundation Committee recently awarded us a $25,000 grant!

This grant will further the our mission of providing books and literacy services, while promoting higher education to disadvantaged youth in Southern Nevada.

"NV Energy supports programs that are committed to increasing the capacity to support children's learning and development," stated Doretha Graham Easler, Community Relations Manager, of NV Energy. "Spread the Word Nevada: Kids to Kids is a shining example of advancing early childhood literacy and developing strong family-school partnerships."

Lisa Habighorst, Executive Director of Spread the Word Nevada added, "Spread the Word Nevada is grateful for the NV Energy Foundation's grant and belief in our literacy programs. Reading proficiency correlates to higher academic success, which is one of the main reasons our organization is dedicated to reaching out to all children and youth, especially those who are at-risk of academic challenges. Since 2001, we have adopted 19 elementary schools and have served more than 160,000 at-risk youth in the Las Vegas Valley and Henderson. We are honored to have been chosen as a recipient for this generous grant."

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