Give the Gift of a Bookshelf—and a Lifetime Love of Reading

StriveCLT has already placed more than 500 books into the hands of our afterschool students, empowering dozens of children to build personal home libraries and develop a love for reading that lasts beyond the classroom.

Now, we’re going a step further—and we need your help.

This summer, we’re launching the StriveCLT Bookshelf Drive to ensure every child we serve has a special place to store, cherish, and showcase their growing collection of books. A personal bookshelf is more than just furniture—it’s a symbol of ownership, pride, and possibility.

📖 Why It Matters

Research shows that when kids own books and read consistently over the summer, they:

  • Expand their vocabulary

  • Strengthen reading comprehension

  • Improve academic performance

  • Stay on track for long-term success

A bookshelf in their home makes reading visible—and validates that their stories matter.

💖 How You Can Help

Your donation today helps us put a bookshelf into a child’s home tomorrow.
Every gift, big or small, moves us closer to our goal of nurturing confident readers and lifelong learners.

$50 - Cost for one bookshelf's materials 
$25 - Covers bookshelf assembly and delivery 

$75 - Funds a fully assembled bookshelf and delivery to one child

🎯 Goal: 30 bookshelves for 30 kids

🛠️ Make a Difference.
Build a Future.

Together, we can give our students the tools—and the space—they need to dream big, read often, and believe in their own stories.

👉 Make a financial contribution or volunteer today to be part of something lasting.