But Tammy does much more than just read to kids and keep them out of mom’s hair for the day. She makes the books comes alive and teaches mothers the importance of reading to their children.
I love the philosophy at Mercy Learning Center: “If you educate the woman of the house, you’re going to educate the whole family.”
For the kids, the best part is when they each take home a brand-new copy of that week’s book. Every week they give away 40 to 45 books which Tammy acquires through creative and inventive means. Sometimes she purchases books using grant money from local organizations. Others are donated by individuals or through book drives at local schools. One friend throws an annual holiday tea party. Instead of hostess gifts, guests bring books (Tammy registers the titles at a local bookstore). And Tammy’s kids often request books in lieu of birthday presents.
The Center’s programs focus on empowering women, and providing dignity, economic self-sufficiency and hope to the most vulnerable members of society. By educating these women, Mercy Learning Center provides critical training to help functionally illiterate women improve their skills and earning potential, creating a more hopeful future for themselves and their children.
I love what they are doing and know the incredible impact this can only have on future generations. If you’d like to support this project just visit Mercy Learning Center and find out more!
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