2019's First Dream Big Read Aloud a Smashing Success!

January 14th, 2019 by Team Sammy

2019's first Sammy Rabbit Dream Big Financial Education Read Aloud was an awe-inspiring success thanks to the leadership of It'$ My Money Founder, Patrina Dixon and Women United for United Way.

The Read Aloud took place at Sanchez Elementary in Hartford, Connecticut as part of an after-school program.

What Volunteer Dream Big Readers Reported

Sharen L Lane shared:

There is such joy when spending time with children and observing how they see life. 🤗😊

Yesterday, I and other women from United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Women United for United Way visited the Maria Sanchez school in Hartford to read “Sammy’s Big Dream” to these fantastic kids in the photo. Our mission is to help kids learn to read, have a love of reading and gain financial literacy. ❤️💵💰

Thank you to PK Dixon for the great book that kids were able to take home!

As you can see on our coloring sheets, my kids and I had fun with hearts. One of the boys showed me a heart he drew which inspired me to draw a couple on my page. That started a ripple effect and the girls had me busy drawing them on their sheets.

There is power and far-reaching benefits of love. Even in the simple action of drawing the symbol on a piece of paper, the joy and love we shared in the moment of craft time will stick with me for days. I can’t wait to go back again next month for another Women United Read Aloud.

Karen Perham-Lippman shared:

Thank you so much PK Dixon! The kids that I read with at Sanchez Elementary School loved Sammy and truly enjoyed going on a journey with him to learn about saving money. Your donation through Women United for United Way made such an impact for so many kids and I am proud to have had the opportunity to join you and hashtag #WomenUnited as a #volunteer for #ReadingLiteracy and #FinancialLiteracy for youth in our community! You Rock!!!