“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” — John F. Kennedy Well, we have begun a new school year and in fact have several weeks under our belts now as we move forward toward the end of the 1st semester.
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Save The Date! Our 2024 Annual SAYL Luncheon
“A Conversation with… Summer Nilsson and Janine “Mama J” Richards” The “A Conversation with…” series continues with two acclaimed Texas authors. Join us for a cause that turns pages into possibilities and connect with the wisdom and creativity of these two women. Mark your calendars and secure your spot now
Save the Date for Sip ‘N Spell 2023!
Join us for SAYL’s annual fundraiser on October 12th from 6-9 P.M. at Legacy Park—an exclusive event for adults. Experience a delightful spelling bee coupled with a dinner and drinks. The raised funds will fuel our vision of ensuring every South Texas child reaches 3rd grade reading proficiency. Take a
Donor Spotlight Spring & Summer 2023
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Valero Energy Corporation for their generous donation. Their invaluable contribution enables SAYL to sustain and expand its Reading Buddy Program, benefiting countless children in the San Antonio community. The unwavering support of Valero over the years has been instrumental in
Join us for the Annual SAYL Luncheon featuring Catherine Nixon Cooke!
San Antonio: A Journey Through Time Join us for the 2023 San Antonio Youth Literacy annual luncheon. This year, we will feature a conversation with award-winning author Catherine Nixon Cooke. Her newest book San Antonio: City on a Mission details a dramatic look at the people and events that have
A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
“Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve. You don’t have to know the second theory of thermodynamics in physics to serve. You only need a heart
A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
“To learn to read is to light a fire” — Victor Hugo, Les Miserables S o, we began the year with great optimism, and we have not been disappointed. We are back in the schools of our partner districts and are serving children. We have reestablished ties with our university partners,
A Letter from the Executive Director
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” Nelson Mandela Well, we are quickly coming to the end of the 2021 – 2022 school year. Soon our students will be completing what, at times, seemed an insurmountable mountain — a school year filled with Covid-19 and the chaos that has surrounded
Join SAYL @ Roshnic’s Fashion Show!
This year, Roshnic’s Fashion Show is supporting San Antonio Youth Literacy! Donate $1000 to SA Youth Literacy and get 2 free admissions and a gift takeaway when you attend! Donate $500 to SA Youth Literacy and get 1 free admission! For sponsorship level purchases please click here. To purchase individual
A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.” ~ Robert Louis Stevenson What better time than during this season of hope, joy and giving to announce that Reading Buddies are once again meeting in person with children across San Antonio. It has been