Studies have shown that the Asian/Pacific Islander population in Oakland has one of the highest rates of limited English proficiency in the Bay Area. Oakland Asian Students Educational Services (OASES) caters to the youngsters in this population, many of whom are the children of first-generation immigrants, with skills-building activities and tutoring programs that include reading and writing education for elementary students from families with limited English-speaking proficiency.
The organization's Family Literacy Nights provide parents and students with academic tools and services aimed at ensuring that children master reading and writing in English. The program provides an opportunity for parents and children to share a learning experience as they play games, solve puzzles, and craft projects designed to boost literacy. OASES hopes to distribute literacy kits for up to 240 students at Family Literacy Nights held at Lincoln Elementary School on October 20 and at Cleveland Elementary School on December 16. Each kit includes a book, a parent-participation guide, puzzles and word games, and a notebook and pencils for practicing writing skills.
Join G-Team and donate $10 to help improve children’s literacy skills. If G-Team members raise $400, then OASES can provide 40 literacy kits to students and parents at Family Literacy Nights. Each additional $10 raised will fund another literacy kit. G-Team members who register their Groupon will also receive personalized, handmade appreciation cards from students. Edward Hooper Environmental will match all donations up to $1,000.
Unlike traditional Groupon deals, G-Team campaigns typically don't offer you a "discount" or "savings." So "buyer" beware—when you click "Buy" to donate your time or money to a worthwhile G-Team cause, the only discount you may receive is 100% off free, priceless karma. Read more about G-Team.
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All donations will be matched up to a $1,000 total by Edward Hooper Environmental.
