Contact
ReadFresno
1727 L Street
Fresno, CA 93721 |
(559) 443-READ (7323) Office
(559) 443-7361 Fax
|
contact@readfresno.org
As of June 1, 2008 our new location:
ReadFresno
7780 Fresno Street Suite 104
Fresno, CA |
(559) 443-READ (7323) Office
(559) 443-7361 Fax |
Temporary Location of
Belinda McDanel
ReadFresno c/o
Lozano Smith
7404 N. Spalding Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720 |
559-431-5600 ext 187
559-447-6585 Fax
559-353-1066 Cell |
FAQ
Q: [How do I volunteer?]
A: [A volunteer has to do three things to become work with ReadFresno.
First, attend a Workshop; Second, be finger-printed and cleared; and
Third, submit an application to ReadFresno.]
Q: [Can you use my used books?]
A: [Yes! If your books are gently used we can use them. Generally, we
cannot use books that have a lot of markings or that are very worn.]
Q: [How can I help ReadFresno?]
A: [The three ways to help ReadFresno are: Donate one hour per week to
become a volunteer reader; Donate one dollar or more; third donate one
book]
Q: [How can I donate money to ReadFresno?]
A: [Make checks payable to ReadFresno. All gifts are tax deductable
since we are a non-profit. Mail checks to: 1727 L Street, Fresno, CA
93721]
Q: [How can I donate books?]
A: [You can drop off books at our office or you can request for our book
coordinator to pick up the books.]
Q: [How can ReadFresno help my child?]
A: [A parent can request for their child be placed in ReadFresno.
Contact your school or the ReadFresno office. We will assign a volunteer
to read with your child during the after school program. They will give
your child 1/2 hour.]
Q: [How can ReadFresno help me as a parent?]
A: [We offer Parent Literacy Workshops throughout the school year.
Contact- our office for the next location. In addition, parents are
welcome to attend the Workshop that we use to train our volunteers. Our
services are free
of charge.]
Q: [Who qualifies to participate in
ReadFresno?]
A: [Volunteer readers come to us from all ages and backgrounds. Many are
retired professionals or college students. The minimum requirement is
that they be 12 years old and have an adult who can walk them to and
from school. High School students are welcome if they can provide their
own transportation.]