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Change a Child's Future Through Literacy

Join the March Literacy Match - Every Donation is Doubled this month...

Beyond Basics is a literacy nonprofit helping students in grades K–12 and beyond unlock the power of reading through structured tutoring programs. This month, your gift goes twice as far – giving more children the skills, confidence, and opportunity that come with literacy.

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The March Literacy Match Ends on March 31st - Only donations received now through March 31st will be matched.

Literacy Changes Everything
Reading is the foundation of education, employment, and opportunity. A child who cannot read by third grade is significantly more likely to struggle academically, drop out of school, and face long-term economic hardship.

When you support literacy, you’re not just helping a child read.
You’re helping break cycles of poverty and open doors for a lifetime.

Your Gift Creates Measurable Change
Beyond Basics uses a structured, evidence-based literacy model that has helped thousands of students dramatically improve their reading levels. Our tutoring program delivers results, often moving students multiple grade levels in a matter of weeks.

All funds raised go directly toward one-on-one tutoring for students who need it most. When you give, you’re not donating to an idea. You’re investing in proven results.

  • 85% of Students Advanced at Least One Grade Level
  • Over 15,000 Students have been Served through our One-on-One Tutoring
  • From longitudinal studies to university-led evaluations, the data shows that our students make significant, lasting gains in reading proficiency. These reports highlight not just academic growth, but life-changing outcomes that affirm the power of our approach.
 

Yes, You’ll Receive an Official Donation Receipt
All donations are processed securely, and an official tax receipt is automatically emailed to you after your contribution. Beyond Basics is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donation may be tax-deductible according to applicable regulations.

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A Message from our Student:

From unable to read first grade books to a world of possibilities...

“Now I think about how I can run a business, why I want to go to college, how I can take care of my own family in the future – and how I can do just anything I put my mind to now… It built my self esteem and made me a better me.“

The March Literacy Match Ends on March 31st - Only donations received now through March 31st will be matched.

Mya gained nearly 3 grade levels in reading

Mya was a 9th-Grade Student Reading at a 6th-Grade Level...

Through one-on-one tutoring, Mya gained nearly 3 grade levels in reading, putting her on track for high school success. Her consistency, focus, and positive attitude earned her the program’s Radiating Character Award.

Her tutor shared, “Mya is a wonderful student who truly cares about her education…we had a great time learning and growing together.” Mya’s growth reflects both strong academic progress and growing confidence in her future.

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Thanks to our Sponsors

The Wayne and Joan Webber Foundation

“Beyond Basics will be a beacon of light across the nation. The ability to read is the foundation of education in every community.”

In loving memory of Wayne Webber (1933-2021)

“Beyond Basics will be a beacon of light across the nation. The ability to read is the foundation of education in every community.”

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March sponsor- Valerie and Richard Leebove.

Thanks to Our Sponsors who have made "March Literacy Match" Possible

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“I was below a first grade reading level in 12th grade, struggling every day because I couldn’t read. I really see that the Beyond Basics program helps someone like me. I want the same for all the other kids, all the generations that that come after me, because learning to read changed my life.”
Elijah Craft : Beyond Basics alumnus, 2016
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“If students don’t have a solid academic foundation, they’re just a vehicle without gas. Beyond Basics’ intimate, nurturing tutoring program fosters the growth the students need to be great student athletes. The tutors build relationships with young kids. The kids want to work hard for them.”
Curtis E. Blackwell III : Founder of Sound Mind Sound Body
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“My son was a struggling third grader when he attended the Beyond Basics literacy program. He is now in fourth grade. Not only have his grades improved substantially, but his self confidence and attitude toward learning and participating in school has also improved. I am a proud parent and I am so grateful for the opportunity to enroll him in the Beyond Basics program. It works!”
Marion Crosby : Parent of Student
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“Tutors from Beyond Basics took the time to get to really know our kids and are invested in their academic success. Teachers in our building report that struggling students now have the confidence to participate in classroom reading lessons.”
Shannon Johnson : Math and Literacy Coach in Walkerville Public Schools
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"We are beyond grateful for the support we have experienced with Beyond Basics tutors and staff. This literacy program has filled a definite void that our students were experiencing in their education. Through daily support, our students have been able to bridge gaps that have not only helped with their literacy development but have also positively impacted their core academic areas as well. We are seeing tremendous growth in our students who are utilizing the Beyond Basics support on our local benchmark assessment."
Matt Stevenson : Former East Jordan Public Schools Superintendent
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“Most Holy Trinity Catholic Academy brought in Beyond Basics as a reading support service for our students that were below grade level. Sixty-three percent of the students that consistently participated in Beyond Basics showed growth in their standardized assessment throughout the year. We are looking forward to seeing this trend continue as we bring them back for year 2. As an organization, they are fantastic to work with. Pam and her team are attentive to our specific needs. The students enjoy working with the tutors. The tutors are patient and engage the students on a personal level. We are thankful for the partnership.”
Karina Lepkowski : Principal, Most Holy Trinity Catholic Academy
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"Beyond Basics has really helped my students with reading and writing. Students were thrilled to see their reading progress, which boosted their self-esteem significantly. Beyond Basics worked with the students who struggled with reading, often causing behavior issues, and now those students can read well. I have fewer discipline problems because of Beyond Basics."
Dr. Letha Hopkins-Powell : Principal WHITMAN Elementary
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“We have observed a new level of excitement and motivation in our BB students. They are eager to see their tutors and they are eager to continue to read in class. Children who struggled to perform in class are now able to participate in ways they were not able to before. We have observed our BB students have much better skills in decoding multisyllabic words and fluency. BB students demonstrate improved personal confidence and metacognitive skills."
Kristina Martinez-Precious : M. Ed.San Juan Diego Academy in Wyoming
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“The data are unequivocal, students who participate in the Beyond Basics reading program made more than twice the progress in reading comprehension as was made by the Detroit Group (control group), and passage comprehension increased more than threefold.”
Dr. D. Carl Freeman : Professor of Biology at Wayne State University
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“I’m excited to team up with Beyond Basics to bring intensive intervention to students in my hometown. This academic program has the power to drastically improve the lives of every student who struggles to read.”
Joique Bell : Former NFL Athlete

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