Join John Lamirande: Empowering Readers OC - Igniting Potential

Some words from John

Double Your Impact for Orange County’s Young Readers

As Board Chair of Parentis Foundation, I am proud to support Empowering Readers OC, which provides one-on-one reading tutoring and mentorship to students in grades 1–5 at no cost to their families.

This school year, we are preparing to serve more than 550 children who are struggling to read. With many of our school and community partners facing funding challenges, we are working hard to bridge the gap so no child loses access to the support they need.

My wife and I are making a $3,000 matching gift. Every donation will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $3,000, doubling your impact for young readers!

Please join us in helping children build confidence, strengthen their reading skills, and create brighter futures.

Thank you for your support!
John Lamirande
Board Chair, Parentis Foundation

$3,000

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Raised

Donors

Funded

SUGGESTED DONATION

$50

Ignite a Love of Reading

$100

Ignite Confidence

$250

Ignite Progress

$500

Ignite a Brighter Future

CHOOSE YOUR OWN AMOUNT

Parentis Foundation Story

Why It Matters: When school funding gets cut and budgets shrink, who ensures children in Orange County still receive the literacy support they need to thrive? You do. We do. Together, our community does.

The Challenge: This year, some of our program partners, especially those in high-impact communities, have lost the discretionary funding that once supported literacy programs like ours. Without additional support, many children could lose access to the consistent mentorship that helps them grow into confident and joyful readers – and future leaders!

The Solution: Us. We may not control budgets, but we can control how we show up as a community. Together, we can bridge the gap so every child has the chance to succeed.

Every gift matters. Every session matters. Every reader matters.

Will you help us bridge the gap?