Our Mission
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The mission of 2nd & 7 is to promote reading by providing free books and
positive role models to kids in need while encouraging young athletes of
the community to pay it forward.
2nd & 7
2nd & 7 has donated over half a million books to kids in need all across the country since it started in 1999. By engaging thousands of college and high-school student-athlete volunteers across the country, we are inspiring the next generation of readers and leaders.
Student-athletes from universities and high schools across the nation are a huge part of our program. They are out in the schools each week, reading to kids, handing out books, and reminding the 2nd graders why reading is so important. They also use the themes in the Hog Mollies books to reiterate valuable life lessons.
Our focus is to encourage 2nd graders to become readers. Studies have shown that if children are not reading well by the end of 2nd grade, there is trouble ahead. We are committed to getting books in the hands of children who need them the most. For many kids we visit, the book we give them may be the only book they have at home.
Our volunteer role models encourage 2nd graders to try their best in school, do their homework, respect their teachers and classmates and READ EVERY NIGHT.
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Tackling Illiteracy
National Programs
Our Tackling Illiteracy program pairs student-athletes with 2nd graders all across the country. Each child reads with these positive role models and gets a new book to take home. We target schools with economically disadvantaged kids and communities where we can make the biggest impact.
Upcoming Events
Central Ohio Golf Outing
Monday, May 15
The Annual Pay It FOREward Golf Outing benefiting 2nd & 7 is a one-of-a-kind outing that will feature great food, fun contests and more, all on a fantastic course.
Become a Volunteer
The gift of your time is priceless. We are grateful to the many volunteers who support 2nd & 7 in various ways throughout the year. Volunteers help with our events such as The Derby, Football Camp and Celebrity 8-Ball Shootout. Also, we participate in many local reading events and festivals that focus on children, reading and our efforts to Tackle Illiteracy. We would love to have you join our team!
