Turning readers into leaders
The mission of KPMG Family for Literacy (KFFL), a fund of the KPMG U.S. Foundation, is to eradicate childhood illiteracy by putting new books and educational resources into the hands of children in need and developing the next generation of young leaders through reading. KPMG volunteers work with KFFL in its collaboration with the award winning nonprofit social enterprise, First Book.
Literacy has a profound effect on a child’s lifelong success, enhancing cognitive development and tapping into knowledge and creativity. Literacy serves as the foundation for building lifelong learners and unlocking their unlimited potential.
KFFL has provided over 1 million new books to Chicago’s underserved readers since its inception in 2008.
Bernie's Book Bank creates pathways to success through book ownership. They empower children to gain knowledge, explore new ideas, and strengthen reading skills.
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Big Shoulders Fund provides support to schools with demonstrated need which provide a quality, values-based education for Chicago and Northwest Indiana’s children.
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Books & Breakfast is a before-school program offering a nutritious breakfast, homework assistance, and emotional care to Evanston students in need of additional support.
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The Chicago Public Library is the public library system that serves the City of Chicago, consisting of 81 locations and branches distributed throughout the city's 77 neighborhoods.
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SitStayRead in Chicago advances children's literacy skills using engaging curriculum, trained volunteers, and Certified Reading Assistance Dogs.
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WITS empowers Chicago elementary students to discover themselves through reading while developing foundational literacy skills, through literacy-based mentorship, enabling teachers to build diverse classroom libraries, and promoting book ownership at home.
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