Alyssa's
Cause
We experienced
first-hand how the passion for reading can ignite a child’s
imagination and performance in all areas of school achievement,
life awareness, and overall curiosity. In her short life,
and especially during her school years, Alyssa was enlightened
by the books she read. With the Alyssa Cares Foundation, we
want to share the joy and enlightenment Alyssa brought to
our family by:
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doing what we can to get reading books into the hands
of children who might not otherwise have access to them
in their homes. Donations received will go to the purchase
and distribution of reading books to under-served elementary
age children in Colorado…and as we grow –
throughout the United States.
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helping promote the joy and passion for reading by encouraging
parents to provide time each evening for their children
(and themselves) to read for pleasure. We will be attaching
ideas and links to this page that demonstrate the importance
of children having access to books, the benefits in children
reading for pleasure, and ideas on how to accomplish these
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We invite
you to share in this cause with us and help fulfill an unfinished
and compassionate goal of a special little girl named Alyssa.
"I
was fortunate enough to partake in the joyful program the
Alyssa Cares Foundation put on at a recent school event (their
third year with this school). As I watched the various grade-grouped
students hearing the story of Alyssa's legacy and the importance
of reading and books for their own futures, I remembered back
on my own school days when that particular assembly or person
made a life-long impression on me and how this was happening
right in front of me. I marveled how Carole and Joe were able
to convey a wonderful message to the chidren and then watched
the delight on each little face as they were led to the tables
stacked high with so many reading choices. There were moments
when I couldn't contain the smile on my own face and times
when I had to choke back emotions thinking of the reason for
the foundation and looks on children's faces who wouldn't
otherwise have an opportunity to have a brand new, free book
of their own that they could write their own names in and
cherish.
As
a children's book author I am asked quite often to participate
in various foundations and organizations with very worthy
causes, but I have not before been exposed to a foundation
that I wanted to dive into with both feet to help accomplish
a wonderful goal and continue the legacy of beautiful Alyssa."
Justin
Matott
Chldren's Book Author
We
are a 501 (c) (3) organization. |
