Sponsors
Sponsors
The Mobile Literacy Unit is continuously seeking donors to expand the important work of promoting literacy in the community. If you would like to be a sponsor or a permanent donor, please contact Luis Leal at (956) 665-3270 from the Division of Institutional Advancement.
The Miguel Nevarez Endowed Chair generously provided financial support to renovate and stock the original Mobile Literacy Unit.
Grants
The Raul Tijerina Jr. Foundation awarded grants totaling $35,000 to support the work of the Mobile Literacy Unit in the Rio Grande Valley. This award provided funding for children's books, literacy games, and materials. In addition, it provided funding for our monthly story book sharing sessions and access to free children's books in the RGV.
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded $4,000 to support the work of the Mobile Literacy Unit. This award expanded storybook sharing project and provided free books for low-income families in the Rio Grande Valley.
Service Learning
The Early Care & Early Childhood Studies Program with Teacher Certification program (ECED 4314 course) promoted literacy with young children ages 3-5 while integrating play. Hidalgo County Head Start teachers and students were eager to see what the MLU had to offer. The Department of Human Development is eager to promote literacy in the community.
Learn more about the Early Care & Early Childhood Studies Program with Teacher Certification program.