Join Judy Kissinger: Empowering Readers OC - Igniting Potential

Some words from Judy

Help a Young Reader Discover Their Potential

I am proud to serve as both a Board Member of Parentis Foundation and a volunteer tutor with Empowering Readers OC. Through this program, students in grades 1–5 receive one-on-one reading support and mentorship at no cost to their families.

As a tutor, I have seen firsthand how consistent encouragement from a caring mentor can strengthen a child’s reading skills, build confidence, and inspire a love of learning.

This school year, we are preparing to serve more than 550 students who are struggling to read. With many of our school and community partners facing funding challenges, we need your help to ensure that no child loses access to this essential support.

Please join me in investing in our young readers and their futures. Every gift makes a difference.

Thank you!
Judy Kissinger
Board Member, Tutor

$500

Goal

$250

Raised

Donors

50%

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?

Recent Donations

Judy Kissinger $250.00

Proud Board Member and Tutor