Women in Focus (WIF) members believe the ability to read is fundamental to future success. Since 2001, WIF has worked to promote reading and early childhood education in the greater Madison community. WIF strives to reach families of color and children with limited access to books. The WIF Literacy program’s purpose is to promote reading as a positive activity and experience for young children: to support and encourage parents to read and learn together: support school readiness and to provide age-appropriate and interesting books to families.
Beginning in 2008, Women in Focus has been partnering with the YWCA Madison Third Street program and families at the YWCA to provide programing and books. WIF also partners with community events and organizations such as Juneteenth, the Madison Children’s Museum, FOSTER’s Soul Santa Dinner, Mt. Zion Church, and others to share new books with children throughout the greater Madison community. WIF has recently started a new partnership with the Salvation Army of Dane County providing books and literacy programs to families staying in the family shelter.
The Women in Focus’ Literacy program is made possible by grants from the Madison, Rotary Foundation, the Capital Times Kids Fund and others.
We thank our grantors! We would also like to thank Cards for a Cause and Books 4 School for supporting us in getting books into the hands of children.
