First Book-LCSC

2007 Grant Recipients

Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Education - 2,700 books

Non-profit organizations that provides early childhood education and family support for limited income families through Head Start and Early Head Start since 1966.  Grant serves 500 pre-K children in Idaho. 

Boys & Girls Club Kindergarten Program - 264 books

The kindergarten program supports 44 students in Lewiston and Clarkston.  Books will be used in the classroom and given to the children.

Nezperce Elementary - 228 books

Before school homework help program will be used in a before school homework room.  National Honor Society members and adult volunteers will read with the children in the literacy program.  The grant benefits 38 children in grades K-6.

YWCA Reading Program - 450 books

Kids Club after school program helps many children who have been identified as "at-risk" of school failure.  Grant will assist 75 children from Pre-K through high school.

Grangeville Elementary - 1,320 books

Work with local hospitals, high school teen living classes, preschools and community programs to encourage early literacy and the importance of reading to very young children.  This grant benefits 195 students from pre-K through 1st grade.

Nez Perce Early Childhood Development Program-Kamiah - 228 books

Books will support early literacy with age appropriate books and activities.  They will be distributed during open house.  The grant will assist 38 Pre-K children.

Nez Perce Early Childhood Development Program-Lapwai - 942 books

Provides a community based, multi-cultural environment which includes quality, comprehensive age appropriate services for 157 children from birth to five years of age living on or near the Nez Perce Reservation. 

Kooskia Discovery Center - 216 books

This after school program provides a positive environment and a safe place for children K-6 to go after their regular classes.  The children receive academic help daily and participate in enriching activities. 

SMART Foundation - 300 books

Start Making a Reader Today supports early childhood literacy by educating parents on the importance of early literacy development.  Books are used to provide Birth to Five literacy packets, KinderKarnival for incoming kindergarteners, literacy packets for teen parents and literacy visits to day care facilities.

Whitman Elementary - 170 books

Books are used to promote the Lewiston School District summer reading program and as an incentive for reaching reading goals.  Books are also distributed before major school breaks (Christmas, spring break) to promote reading and give students learning opportunities they may not have had.

Webster Elementary - 792 books

The school's core reading program is supplemented by the books provided in the grant.  Students use the books to read independently, in partners, with parents and volunteers.  The books are also used as a reward and to help students with fluency practice, comprehension skills, pleasure reading and information.