Valley nonprofits receive grants to promote literacy, writing skills
Three Roaring Fork Valley nonprofits that promote literacy, reading and writing skills were awarded grants from the Bessie Minor Swift Foundation, it was announced Tuesday. The Aspen Education Foundation was awarded $2,500 for books and supplies for its summer reading program for elementary and middle school students. Two three-week sessions will focus on reducing screen time and encouraging students to read books. Activities will include acting out scenes from books, creative writing exercises and doing scavenger hunts based on the stories. Roaring Fork Conservancy in Basalt received $3,000 ...
Source: aspentimes.com