As I See It - 02.03.16 - Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation

Good people doing good things for others intersected when a check was presented to Legacy Community Health from Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation to support the Little Readers program. Without the support of some many people, we wouldn't be able to put books in the hands of kids who don't have access to books.

It wasn't until we started this program, that I was made aware of the fact that in under-served communities, there is only 1 book for every 300 children. When you think about it...if you have to choose between putting food on the table or buying a book, food will always win out.

Pic(s) Of The Day - 09.08.15 - Ribbon Cutting

We gathered at Legacy Southwest for t6he ribbon cutting ceremony for our first Reading Corner. A few months ago, Legacy Community Health started an initiative to make sure every child between the ages of 6 months and 5 years old received a book with every well child visit.

There is a direct correlation between a child's ability to read and their health. Additionally, in many under-served communities there is only 1 book per 300 children. As I have told people, if a family has a limited income and needs to decide between putting food on the table or purchasing a book, the decision is going to be food. I'm proud that we're helping put books in the hands of children.