"Our mission is to improve the reading skills and self-esteem of second graders".
(205) 933-3684
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Start The Adventure In Reading (STAIR) began as a mission of the Independent Presbyterian Church serving second-graders from Whatley and Avondale Elementary Schools in the Birmingham, Alabama Public School System. STAIR, which began over 20 years ago at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church in New Orleans, is a program designed to increase the reading, listening and comprehension skills of second-graders who are in need of one-on-one tutoring. The STAIR program at IPC began in October 2000 with 28 volunteers serving 12 students. In 2007-2008, with the help of over 100 volunteers, we served 47 students.
STAIR would like to thank the businesses, organizations, foundations and individuals who help us reach our goals everyday.
The success of the program depends on the number of volunteers who are willing to share a love of reading with a child. Tutors are needed from October through April on Tues and Thurs afternoons from 3:30-5:00. Volunteers work with the same child every week. Most children have two tutors. We also need reliable substitutes.
Our current sites include:
The Independent Presbyterian Church
» Whatley, Gibson and Avondale Schools
45st Baptist Church
» Barrett School.
STAIR is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization working toward further expansion in the Birmingham community.
STAIR of Birmingham, Inc. : 3100 Highland Avenue : Birmingham, Alabama 35205
