Every child should be able to read. With your help, they can.

Each year, SMART Reading reaches thousands of Oregon kids with vital one-on-one reading support and new books to keep.

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Investments in early childhood literacy are essential to the health and vitality of our local communities.

Fundamentally, SMART Reading is built upon community engagement. Every day we mobilize our statewide community to make a direct impact by connecting kids, books, and volunteers who understand that education and books create a brighter future for all. SMART Reading wants to work alongside you to raise reading proficiency and ensure a brighter future for Oregon kids.

SMART Stories

Story from:
Dea’Naisa Willingham, Multnomah County

I am just turning 20 years old and was one of the first SMART students at Vernon Elementary School. My love for reading was founded on the SMART… Read More ›