Spread the Word Nevada Receives Grant from MGM Voice Foundation

August 22, 2009 - Spread the Word Nevada: Kids to Kids is the recipient of a $23,500 grant from the MGM Voice Foundation.

This grant will support the organization's Breakfast with Books program, which provides monthly breakfast, books and family literacy events in 16 local elementary schools.

Schools are adopted by Spread the Word Nevada based on various at-risk criteria determined by the Clark County School District.

The MGM Mirage has been a supporter of Spread the Word Nevada's Breakfast with Books program since the 2005-2006 school year. The program served more than 14,000 children during this past school year.

Laurie Hartig, Founder and Program Director of Spread the Word Nevada, stated, "Breakfast with Books is an amazing program that strengthens literacy abilities and brings families together in celebration of books and reading. Spread the Word Nevada is so very grateful for MGM Voice Foundation's belief in this program and making this outreach possible."

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