ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
Our Mission: Reading Buddies provide one-on-one reading assistance to elementary school children. We increase the number of children reading at grade level while fostering their enjoyment of reading.
Our Vision: Our vision is that every child in South Texas enters 3rd grade reading at level.
HISTORY
1984
In 1984, our Founder, along with concerned businessmen and women, committed to reducing functional illiteracy among the youth of our city and founded San Antonio Youth Literacy (SAYL).
1989
SAYL is commissioned as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides one-to-one reading assistance to elementary children.
2017
SAYL grows to helping over 65 schools across San Antonio, with volunteers tutoring children who struggle with basic reading and comprehension skills.