Reading Opens Your World

Give the Gift of Reading to a child in Missoula

Every Child Deserves the Gift of Reading

Imagine a child struggling with words on a page, feeling frustration instead of joy. Too many children face this reality—falling behind, losing confidence, and missing out on the opportunities that literacy brings.

That's why Reading Opens Your World exists. ROW connects children with caring volunteers who make reading a positive, engaging experience. The impact is life-changing:

$25

5 Books

Gift 5 brand-new books to a student building their home library

Most Popular
$50

1 Student, 1 Year

Sponsor one student's complete book collection for the school year

$100

Classroom Champion

Help supply an entire classroom with reading materials and books

Our daughter participated in the ROW program at Lewis & Clark Elementary this year as a second grader. Since then, she has become far more interested and involved in reading, not only together, but on her own as well. Her reading skills have developed significantly, and she looks forward to the weekdays where she gets to meet with her ROW volunteer. Thanks, Lauren, for establishing this much-needed program.

— Ben & Mai Powell

Their story is one of many. With your support, we can reach even more children—giving them not just books, but confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of reading.

Your donation fuels this mission. Let's turn the page on struggling readers and help every child discover the magic of books. Donate today. Change a child's story.

Every dollar builds a reader!

ROW volunteer reading with student Student enjoying a book Volunteer and student bonding over reading

May 1 – 2, 2025

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442
Students Reached
2,910
Books Gifted
3,059
Reading Hours

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Our goal is to build a child's confidence, grow their desire to read and expand their reading skills. And it's FUN!

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Our goal is to build a child's confidence, grow their desire to read and expand their reading skills. And it's FUN!

350+

Students Reached

3,000+

Books Gifted

5,000+

Reading Hours

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Community Spotlight

Community Spotlight: Sentinel Kiwanis and Reading Opens your World

A look at how the Sentinel Kiwanis chapter has partnered with ROW to expand the program's reach across Missoula, bringing more volunteers and books to students who need them most.

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