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    READ's Mission

    The Joy of Reading!

    The READ Association of Saginaw County is a nonprofit organization founded in 1966 in response to a high correlation between juvenile delinquency, poverty, and illiteracy.

    READ's mission is to help students improve their reading skills and discover...

  • Free Literacy Resources

    Through our programs, READ connects directly with students and their families to help them improve their literacy skills and to ensure children are set up for success in the future, at no cost!
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  • Volunteer Opportunities

    READ relies on our volunteer network for help with:
    Office Projects -
    Community Events -
    Mentor Program -
    - Barton Tutoring Program
    - Annual Literacy Events
    - & More!
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  • Community Impact

    From giving away thousands of free books annually to partnering with other community organizations, READ's importance in Saginaw County is clear.

    Will you help us expand our impact this year?
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Change Lives Through Literacy

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Raising Readers Academy Program
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Family Literacy Center Programs
Children Reading Together
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School & Summer Mentor Programs
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Upcoming Events

  • Fall Mentor Training
    Fall Mentor Training
    Thu, Sep 24
    Castle Museum of Saginaw County History
    Sep 24, 2026, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Castle Museum of Saginaw County History, 500 Federal Ave, Saginaw, MI 48607, USA
    Open to new and returning READ Mentors! RSVP Required - Registration Link Below!
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  • Parent Workshop: Parent Teacher Conferences
    Parent Workshop: Parent Teacher Conferences
    Tue, Sep 29
    Read Association
    Sep 29, 2026, 5:30 PM
    Read Association, 100 S Jefferson Ave Ste 203, Saginaw, MI 48607, USA
    Dinner Provided - Kids 3+ Welcome - Free - Registration Required, Link Below
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  • Parent Workshop: Navigating Your Child's IEP
    Parent Workshop: Navigating Your Child's IEP
    Tue, Nov 10
    Read Association
    Nov 10, 2026, 5:30 PM
    Read Association, 100 S Jefferson Ave Ste 203, Saginaw, MI 48607, USA
    Dinner Provided - Kids 3+ Welcome - Free - Registration Required, Link Below
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  • Fire Safety Storytime
    Fire Safety Storytime
    Wed, Aug 12
    Read Association
    Aug 12, 2026, 11:00 AM
    Read Association, 100 S Jefferson Ave Ste 203, Saginaw, MI 48607, USA
    Storytime is FREE and all are welcome!
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  • Healthcare Storytime
    Healthcare Storytime
    Wed, Aug 05
    Read Association
    Aug 05, 2026, 11:00 AM
    Read Association, 100 S Jefferson Ave Ste 203, Saginaw, MI 48607, USA
    🦶🏽👓Freeland Foot and Ankle Clinic and the Saginaw County Health Department will be joining us with free shoe-sizing and hearing and vision screenings!
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Contact Us!

Address.

100 S. Jefferson Ave, Suite 203, Saginaw, MI 48607

Email.

office@readsaginaw.org

Telephone.

989 755 8402

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Located on the corner of Jefferson & Genesee, next to the Castle Museum. Parking lot entrance on Federal Ave.

Office Hours

Mon - Thurs

9 am – 4 pm

Fri

Office Closed, Available by Email

Sat & Sun

Office Closed

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