John,

At the CDF Freedom Schools® program, we believe that reading can unlock every child’s unlimited potential—and our greatest joy is getting to watch children realize that themselves, as they fall into the pages of excellent books.

In the books we read, our young CDF Freedom Schools “scholars” make real-life connections. They find characters who look like them and who are achieving great things. They find heroes who show them how they can make a difference in themselves and the world. These libraries of empowerment show children that they can be and do whatever they dream.

When you make a gift to the Children’s Defense Fund, you support libraries of empowerment for children across the country. You support “I can do it” moments, “I understand it” moments, and lots of “I love it” moments. You show our country’s most marginalized children that their learning matters.

Please make a donation to the Children’s Defense Fund today to ensure that children across the country can continue to experience these affirming and inspiring moments.

Thank you for being a part of these moments and this movement.

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