Reading is Fundamental (RIF)

 
As one of Junior Auxiliary of Meridian’s longest standing projects, JA of Meridian members have been reading to local elementary students across Lauderdale County Public Schools and Meridian Public Schools for over 40 years. With funding provided by the Phil Hardin Foundation, as well as donations from our generous sponsors - JA of Meridian supports the importance of literacy, child development, and learning through book distributions as well as community events that promote reading and literacy. During the 2023-2024 fiscal year, our Chapter donated 8,863 books to children across our community, including 30 readings at local schools and 18 events in the community.  

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