Why We Need The Lucy Leadership Circle
A community support network drastically improves outcomes for students and families. It takes a team to ensure every child learns to read and succeed in life. The Lucy Leadership Circle is a remarkable group of donors providing unrestricted funds to The Lucy Project, allowing us to power programs, people, and special initiatives.
We hope you will join us so we can recognized your support at the following upcoming events:
Lucy Leadership Forum - May 7th
Literacy Key Awards - July 28th
Unlocking Literacy: Miami’s Science of Reading Conference - July 29th
Inclusive Literacy Resource Fair - September 6th
Every Journey Needs a Hero Like You
Legacy Authors
Donors gifting $10,000 - $24,999
Narrative Nurturers
Donors gifting $5,000 - $9,999
Story Starters
Donors gifting $2,500 - $4,999
Why Join the Lucy Leadership Circle
Be at the forefront of the literacy movement alongside The Lucy Project! As a Lucy Leadership Circle partner, you won’t just support change—you’ll be part of it.
Be front and center at all Lucy Project events—with exclusive opportunities to showcase your work, connect with key leaders, and engage with the community.
Gain insider access—receive in-depth updates on our programs impact reports and see firsthand how your support transforms children’s literacy.
Join a network of changemakers—receive VIP event invitations, thought-leadership discussions, and collaborative strategy sessions.
Most importantly, make a lasting difference—your support directly fuels the movement to ensure every child has the opportunity to read and succeed.
This isn’t just a partnership—it’s a chance to stand on the front lines of educational change. Let’s change the world together. 💙📖
Literacy Leadership Forum
Date: May 7
Location: TBD
Upcoming Events
About this event:
The Literacy Leadership Forum brings together elected officials, education advocates, funders, and community leaders to explore the impact of structured literacy in Miami-Dade classrooms. Attendees will hear from Cari Miller, Chancellor for Early Learning, preview excerpts from Hopeville, engage in discussions, experience a dyslexia mini-simulation, and join a fireside chat with Dr. Tracy White-Weeden on the Science of Reading’s role in our community. Limited to 60 participants, this exclusive event highlights the transformative power of literacy in shaping Miami-Dade’s future.
Forum Highlights:
🔹 Opening Remarks – Dave Lawrence Jr., Chair of The Children's Movement of Florida
🔹 Keynote Speaker – Dr. Tracy White Weeden, President & CEO, Neuhaus Education Center
🔹 Interactive Sessions – Experience a dyslexia simulation and collaborative discussions
🔹 Panel Discussion – Hear from community leaders on innovative approaches to literacy
🔹 Film Preview – Exclusive screening of Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars, a documentary tackling the literacy crisis and the power of evidence-based instruction
Hosted By:
✔️ Dave Lawrence Jr. – The Children's Movement of Florida
✔️ Partnership for Miami
We look forward to sharing more details soon! Mark your calendar and stay tuned for updates.
