Support learning and empowerment

We are on a mission to raise $100,000 to distribute 10,000 books to our incoming CDF Freedom Schools® scholars. Your donation will go directly to providing high-quality, compelling books, that will help children develop a lifelong love of reading and unlock their unlimited potential.

    $500 provides 50 new, culturally responsive books.
    $100 provides 10 new, culturally responsive books.
    $70 provides 7 new, culturally responsive books.
    $40 provides 4 new, culturally responsive books.
    $20 provides 2 new, culturally responsive books.

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Donating monthly is a more convenient way for you to give while having an even greater impact. Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, your donation will be matched dollar for dollar for the first 12 months.

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