Cape Fear Kids Get Books

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Website (412) 527-4347
Year Founded
2016
EIN
56-0529949
Local Leader/Exec. Director
Diane Blaschak
Primary Contact Name
Diane Blaschak
Main Address

United Way of the Cape Fear Area
127 Grace Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
United States

What We Do

The mission of Cape Fear Kids Get Books is to provide new, high-quality books to children in grades K-2 attending Title 1 underperforming schools and to children ages three and four who attend income-eligible Pre-K programs in New Hanover County.

We know that lack of access to books in the home is a major obstacle to children’s literacy. Through our non-profit, community-focused organization, we are working to improve literacy levels among children in economically disadvantaged households.

Interesting Info
  • In 2021, 49% of third graders in New Hanover County were not meeting reading proficiency standards
  • 50% of adults cannot read a book written at an 8th grade level
  • 20% of Americans read below the level needed to earn a living wage
Geographic Location
New Hanover
We have distributed 85,000 books to 40,000 children since 2006
Best. Day. Ever.
A $50 donation buys 6 new, high quality books