Winn Reading

A nonprofit organization

$500 raised

50% complete

$1,000 Goal

At Winn Reading, we aim to give Cincinnati children the support they need to win at reading.

Vision

Winn Reading was created in 2021 by Kay Limbach. With her background in education and decades of experience working with children, she envisioned a program in which early elementary-aged children would have one-on-one tutoring in learning to read.

The Coronavirus pandemic created a huge learning gap in children, specifically in elementary school. It has specifically created an unequal opportunity to learn for its most vulnerable students. Data from the Ohio Department of Education shows this fallback, specifically lower test scores in Black, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students in the 2020/2021 school year.

Reading is one of the most valuable educational skills we can learn. According to The Foundation for Excellence in Education, “ A person’s reading ability is a critical predictor of educational and lifelong success. Poverty, dropping out of school, and incarceration are all more likely outcomes for a child who does not read well. A student who still needs time to master reading must have every opportunity to strengthen and gain this skill before entering fourth grade - to better ensure a successful future.” Winn Reading helps students gain the skills needed to be successful readers in elementary school. Successful readers lead to staying in school, which helps with future employment. These students who become successful readers can become future leaders in the community.

Impact

Last year was a big year for Winn Reading, all thanks to YOU. We set out on this mission a little over a two years ago to improve reading skills, confidence, and enjoyment for emergent readers in Cincinnati.

125 students elementary school children served
24 literacy mentors placed
Held 10 storytimes at local independent stores
>1,700 hours volunteered

In the fall of 2025 our 32 literacy mentor volunteers currently support students in three Cincinnati Public Schools. With your donation, we can expand our reach.