ANIMAL-ASSISTED LITERACY PROGRAMS
SitStayRead is a non-profit organization that uses an engaging, evidence-based curriculum, skilled staff, trained volunteers, and Certified Reading Assistance Dogs to advance the literacy skills of kindergarten through third-grade students in the city of Chicago.
We serve Chicago schools and community-based organizations where 90% of students live in low-income households or are housing insecure and 60% of third graders score below the national reading average.
Through our partner schools, with the support generous institutional and individual funders, SitStayRead motivates young Chicago students to become enthusiastic, proficient readers at a critical period in their learning journey and inspires them to create success in their lives.