We are delighted to announce that thanks to a grant Phillips 66 made in honor of our 10th anniversary, more children and families have access to research-backed literacy programs and resources. Specifically, the gift from Phillips 66 does the following:

• Expands family and early literacy programs through Family Place Libraries™ at Jungman, Stimely Blue-Ridge and Spring Branch Memorial branch libraries in partnership with Houston Public Library and Harris County Public Library;

• Equips thousands of underserved children with books through our My Home Library program;

• Increases the number of UH Cougar Reading Tutors placed in high-need elementary schools in partnership with the UH Advancing Community Engagement Services (ACES) Institute;

• Boosts Read & Rise family literacy programs in partnership with Houston Area Urban League;

• AND MORE!

“At Phillips 66, we believe in creating meaningful partnerships that inspire action and provide solutions to pressing problems in cities where our employees live and work,” said Mark Lashier, President and CEO of Phillips 66. “Together, with the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, we are committed to helping more people in Houston learn how to read through employee volunteers and financial resources.”

We thank Phillips 66 for its longstanding partnership and for serving as a Point of Light in the literacy movement.