About Us

Mission Statement

• To expand the life opportunities of children in low-income communities by empowering them with strong literacy skills.

YES Reading believes that reading is the most fundamental skill that children need to acquire in order to be successful in future academic and non-academic endeavors. YES Reading also believes that all children are entitled to individual attention in reading in order to help them succeed.

YES Reading operates with the following core values:

• Collaboration


• Commitment


• High Expectations


• Life-Long Learning


• High-Quality Programs
  

YES Reading is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

YES Reading does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, handicap, disability or age in any of its policies, procedures or practices.  This nondiscriminatory policy covers access to and employment in YES Reading's programs and activities.  Inquiries regarding the equal opportunity policies may be directed to the Business Office at (408) 945-5720.