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     National Awards

   • In December 2008, Reading and Beyond was given a “Champion of Compassion” award by the
    U.S. Department of Education.   Kerri Briggs, U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary for
    Elementary and Secondary Education, visited Fresno to honor Reading And Beyond for its work and
    contribution to the community.

   • In 2007, at a White House Conference, the U.S. Secretary of Education, Margaret Spelling, highlighted
    Fresno Covenant Foundation in her speech about about success stories of youth and education within
    the Hispanic community. Click here to read Secretary Spelling’s speech.

   • Executive Director, Luis Santana has been invited five times by the White House, to participate in
    literacy and education forums and share best practices.

   • Reading And Beyond was one of only four organizations nationwide to receive a grant to expand its
    Early Childhood Education program in 2005.

   State Awards

   • In June 2009, Reading and Beyond’s Executive Director, Luis Santana was one of six people in the
    State of California to be awarded the James Irvine Leadership Award. The award recognizes Californians
    who are advancing innovative and effective solutions to critical state issues. Click here for more details
    and photos from the event.

   Local Awards

   • In November 2007, Reading And Beyond was voted “Best Non Profit” by Fresno Magazine’s Best of
    Fresno readers poll.

   • In September 2007, Executive Director, Luis Santana was awarded a “Local Hero” Award, by Union Bank
    and Valley Public Television for the organization’s impact on the community.

   • In September 2007, Executive Director, Luis Santana, was awarded a “Portraits Of Success” award by
    the local media (KSEE-24) for his impact on the community through Reading And Beyond.

   • In September 2006, Reading And Beyond was awarded the Salute To Small Business award for
    “Best Non-Profit.”

   • In October 2006, Reading And Beyond’s Health Program was highlighted by “Healthy Fresno” as providing
    effective Health Education for Fresno’s families and children.

   • Fresno Covenant Foundation has been awarded twice by Fresno Unified School District for leadership in
    serving children in the district.


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Print Media Click a link below to download an article. “Non-Profit Shows How Genesis Could Have Done It” Bill McEwen column uses Reading And Beyond as a model, to discuss how Genesis Family Center stepped wrong. [Fresno Bee - June 2009] Conference on Youth and Education in the Hispanic Community U.S. Secretary of Education, Margaret Spelling, highlighted Fresno Covenant Foundation in her speech about about success stories of youth and education within the Hispanic community. [Sept. 2007] “12 Faces of Christmas” Executive Director, Luis Santana, is featured in this holiday article on giving back to the community. [Fresno Bee - Dec. 2006] “Getting a Good Read on Fresno Volunteers” Bill McEwen column on the importance of volunteering. [Fresno Bee - Oct. 2006] “Drive To Help Kids Learn to Read Better” Bill McEwen column on the Tree of Knowledge Book Drive. [Fresno Bee - May 2006]
Television Reading And Beyond has been featured on the evening news many times over the years. Check out our Video Page on YouTube.
Photo Galleries Take a look at our photos taken from our programs and events.
National Awards • In December 2008, Reading and Beyond was given a “Champion of Compassion” award by the U.S. Department of Education. Kerri Briggs, U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education, visited Fresno to honor Reading And Beyond for its work and contribution to the community. • In 2007, at a White House Conference, the U.S. Secretary of Education, Margaret Spelling, highlighted Fresno Covenant Foundation in her speech about about success stories of youth and education within the Hispanic community. Click here to read Secretary Spelling’s speech. • Executive Director, Luis Santana has been invited five times by the White House, to participate in literacy and education forums and share best practices. • Reading And Beyond was one of only four organizations nationwide to receive a grant to expand its Early Childhood Education program in 2005. State Awards • In June 2009, Reading and Beyond’s Executive Director, Luis Santana was one of six people in the State of California to be awarded the James Irvine Leadership Award. The award recognizes Californians who are advancing innovative and effective solutions to critical state issues. Click here for more details and photos from the event. Local Awards • In November 2007, Reading And Beyond was voted “Best Non Profit” by Fresno Magazine’s Best of Fresno readers poll. • In September 2007, Executive Director, Luis Santana was awarded a “Local Hero” Award, by Union Bank and Valley Public Television for the organization’s impact on the community. • In September 2007, Executive Director, Luis Santana, was awarded a “Portraits Of Success” award by the local media (KSEE-24) for his impact on the community through Reading And Beyond. • In September 2006, Reading And Beyond was awarded the Salute To Small Business award for “Best Non-Profit.” • In October 2006, Reading And Beyond’s Health Program was highlighted by “Healthy Fresno” as providing effective Health Education for Fresno’s families and children. • Fresno Covenant Foundation has been awarded twice by Fresno Unified School District for leadership in serving children in the district.
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