Last month, over a 100 women gathered at the Detroit Public
Library for the Women’s Network Annual “Sharing Our Success” Event. This year’s
theme was literacy and participants were all encouraged to bring book donations
for Beyond Basics.
Beyond Basics is a 501(c)3 non-profit student-centered,
literacy non-profit, serving students in Detroit public schools since 2002. The
organization partners with principals and schools to increase students’
literacy by providing reading, tutoring, and supplemental programs, such as
writing, art, and mentoring throughout the school day for students in grades
Pre-K through 12. In addition to providing these services, Beyond Basics provides
free books to every student and parent that enters their classroom.
In keeping with the literacy theme for the evening, guests
were treated to a presentation by Beyond Basics President Pamela Good and a
lecture from local young adult author Bethany Neal. With such an appropriate
setting as the Detroit Public Library, the night was filled with networking,
great food and conversation as well as honoring those organizations that make
an impact on our community!
To learn more about Beyond Basics and how they are helping
to create a better future, please click here.
