FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media contact:
Ginny Slack
ginny@therealprogram.org
Swanky REAL Night Out
August 28, 2016 Lynn,
MA – The REAL Program invites you to
the Swanky REAL Night Out, to be held on Saturday, October 22nd from
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Glen Urquhart
School in Beverly. A REAL Night Out features a live and silent auction, food
from Kelly’s Roast Beef, music from the Pocket Change Trio, and a REAL life
performance. The REAL Program (Reading~Educational Assistance~Learning) is a
501(c)3 organization based in Lynn that strives to improve literacy through its
after school educational programs for children in grades K-5 as well as through
its book collection and food distribution campaign.
According to founder Jan
Plourde, “The gap between what the teachers can do and what the families can do
is vast. That is where The REAL Program comes in. We are like the extended
family for these children.
Kevin Carey, president of
the board of directors of The REAL Program, noted author/poet and English
professor at Salem State University says, “This group of people gets things
done. That is why I like it.”
In Lynn, a city that
100,000 people call home, there are 56 languages spoken. There are 18 public
elementary schools and only one public library. Most of the schools do not have
school libraries due to the need for classroom space. Only 50% of the children
in Lynn attend preschool before they enter kindergarten. The needs of these
children are apparent, and the REAL Program works to address them by providing
books, food, and homework help for children as well as English language
tutoring for their parents in a safe and caring environment.
The REAL Program’s
activities are made possible through a service-learning model designed to
provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for retired teachers and
professionals and quality service-learning opportunities for high school and
college students. Through the
collaborative efforts of many individuals, the REAL Program is making a
difference in the lives of children. We
invite you to join us in this work by attending our October 22nd fundraiser or
making a donation today.
About The REAL Program
(Reading~Educational Assistance~Learning):
The
REAL Program offers an after-school educational program in Lynn during the
academic year and operates a literacy-based summer program for children in
grades K-5. It collects and distributes
children’s books, nutritious food, and resources through volunteers in the
greater Lynn area.
151 Ocean Street, Lynn, MA
01902.
Tel. 978-993-4425 Fax
866-611-7567
To purchase tickets
sponsor a child or to make a contribution, please visit the website at: www.therealprogram.org. All proceeds go directly to the program. Operational
costs include rent for afterschool program space, printing costs, postage,
insurance, telephone, paper goods, website licensing and host management, data
management, and maintenance of the REAL MOBILE for book distribution.
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