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A volunteer reading to kids in a classroom.

The MRC aims to help more children become strong readers by the time they start fourth grade.

Photo provided by United Way of the Midlands

This year, United Way’s Midlands Reading Consortium (MRC) is partnering with 17 elementary schools across Richland, Lexington, Orangeburg, Newberry, and Fairfield counties to help students build reading skills and confidence.

All schools need volunteer readers, but the Greater Midlands area — Orangeburg, Newberry, and Fairfield — could use extra support.

Want to help? Just 30 minutes a week of reading with a child can make a big difference. Psst… No teaching experience is required.

Become a volunteer

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