Character 4 Kids Inc

THE ORGANIZATION EMBRACES SEVERAL OF THE FIFTEENRECOGNIZED TEACHING STRATEGIES AND SCHOOL-WIDE REFORMS THAT RIGOROUS SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH HAS SHOWN TO HAVE POSITIVE EFFECTS ON ADOLESCENT LITERACY ACHIEVEMENT.SPECIFICALLY, THE CHARACTER 4 KIDS ORGANIZATION IS ENGAGED IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: REVIEW AND ACQUISITION OF AGE-APPROPRIATE CHARACTER-BUILDING READING MATERIALS THAT HELP MOLD POSITIVE THINKING AND BEHAVIOR IN YOUNG PEOPLE; ENGAGING BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS TO IMPACT THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN A BOOK DELIVERY AND READING TIME; SPONSORING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO STRENGTHEN POSITIVE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AMONG YOUTH THROUGH VOLUNTEER MENTORS AND NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED READING CLUBS; WORKING WITH LOCAL AND STATE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE CHARACTER-BUILDING MATERIALS TO THEIR NETWORK OF YOUNG PEOPLE; AND WORKING WITH PARENTS, CAREGIVERS AND HOME-SCHOOL ADVOCATES TO ADVANCE IMPROVED READING AND LITERACY LEVELS IN THE HOME. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION TRAVELED TO THE BOY'S ORPHANAGE IN COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA AND DELIVERED AND READ BOOKS TO CHILDREN, HELPED WITH REPAIR PROJECTS AROUND THE FACILITY, AND TRAVELED TO NEIGHBORING VILLAGES FOR "SIDEWALK SUNDAY SCHOOL" WITH CHILDREN. THE GOAL IS TO CONNECT THE PEOPLE IN THE SMALL VILLAGE WITH THEIR LOCAL CHURCH.