Jumpstart

We're so proud to spotlight our First-Time Participant Award winner: Wallace A. Smith Elementary School in Ooltewah, TN. 🏫✨

For their very first Read for the Record, they threw open their doors to the whole community, welcoming the superintendent, the local news crew, and neighbors to read See Marcus Grow to every classroom at the same time.

And when the school day ended? The celebration kept going with a literacy night with food trucks, smiles everywhere, and more than 800 people in attendance.

Congratulations to Wallace A. Smith Elementary School and thank you for showing the children in your community the value of shared reading. 🎉 That's exactly what Read for the Record Day is all about. We can't wait to see how you participate in the 21st annual Read for the Record!

What an incredible night at Fenway Park! ⚾ Recently, Jumpstart staff, volunteers, and their friends and family had the honor of attending a game through the Red Sox’s Commissioner’s Community Initiative - a complimentary ticket program recognizing organizations working to support underserved communities. We are so grateful to the Red Sox, the MLB Commissioner's Office, and the Players Give Back program for this special recognition and for championing the important work happening for children every day. 🙏

👉 Swipe to see a little surprise from the last time we teamed up with our friends from Fenway. You might recognize a very fuzzy green face… 🟢👀

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