Raleigh Literacy Investment Fund

The Raleigh Literacy Investment Fund supports literacy-building projects in Raleigh. Fund disbursements have been made in 2022 and 2024 totaling $80,000.

Projects are reviewed by LMS representatives and Raleigh-based community members on the following review criteria:

  1. Raleigh focus

  2. Ability to provide literacy supports, resources, engagement, etc. that respond to community need & improve Raleigh’s relationship with reading & literacy

  3. Doability and clarity of project plan

  4. Engagement with Raleigh residents

  5. Cost effectiveness

Funded Projects:

    • “Little Libraries & Book Benches” by For the Kingdom

    • “Passport to Literacy” by Memphis Parks

    • “In-home Literacy & Essential Skill-building Support” by Liberty Memphis

    • "Adopted School Literacy Support” by The Community Plug

    • “Empowering Middle School Students for Racial Equity, Social, and Environmental Justice” by Reading with Mrs. Richardson

    • “HBCU College & Career Fair 2025” by The Community Plug

    • “LIT-SENSE - Literacy for Seniors” by Telisa Franklin Ministries

    • “Read2Lead Summer Program” by Generous Life Foundation dba Memphis Dream Center

    • “UniverCity’s Literacy Program” by UniverCity Family CDC