One of the ways that we can help meet the need of the San Antonio community is by partnering with civic-minded businesses and corporations. In 2011, SAYL started our Corporate Reading Buddy Program in which employers allow their employees to volunteer one hour a week at an elementary school near the office. Through this partnership, SAYL is able to provide Reading Buddies at harder to reach elementary schools, thus helping to ensure that every 2nd-grade student in San Antonio who needs a Reading Buddy is matched with one!

Why partner with SAYL:

• Provides corporate volunteers the opportunity to engage in a one-on-one tutoring program
• Reading Buddies are required to give just one hour per week during the school day for the school year
• Multiple school locations to choose from - currently we serve over 65 schools in 5 school districts
• Make a difference in a child’s life!

What SAYL provides:

• In-office training
• Management of the reading curriculum and all Reading Buddy sites
• All books and materials
• Pre- and post-assessments for program students
• Monthly site visits to maintain program quality
• Sharing of data that shows your time and commitment yield success!