Our mission
What we do
VLF supports education and literacy initiatives in communities and organizations of all shapes and sizes with solutions grounded in access to educational resources such as the Vooks platform—including it’s top-quality children’s content, learning tools, and features—as well as print books.
Our vision
What we believe in
Reading helps kids become who they were meant to be. We’re fighting to unlock the magic of reading for every child, and to unleash the power of learning for the rest of their lives.
Our impact
How we make a difference
From global to local, our partnership with Vooks has led to impact in a variety of innovative ways in diverse communities alongside stellar organizations.
Our approach to partnerships
When reviewing organizations and communities to invest in, VLF
looks primarily for:
– Low literacy rates and an opportunity where access to books and Vooks may help
– Proposals involving engagement of teachers, parents, and caretakers of children
– Proposals that exhibit a plan for long-lasting and systemic improvement
– Proposals that help larger groups of people, as compared to individuals
– Targeted outcomes that can be accurately measured
Vooks Literacy Foundation Board
Zach Mitschrich (President)
Investment Analyst at GIC | Current Vooks Inc. Advisory Board
Kyle Baisch (Future Board Treasurer)
Senior Vice President/Portland Market President, Oregon Pacific Bank | Sport Oregon Foundation Board
Patricia Duncan
Education Director, Vooks, Inc.
Testimonials
“Vooks’ generous donation of 300 year-long subscriptions coupled with dozens of printed books ensured that kids across Portland will have access to books that can be read to them in their own homes.”
— Shani Harris-Bagwell
Executive Director
“There is nothing more important than instilling the love of reading in the youth of this country, before it’s too late. That’s why I’m proud to help Vooks with this vital mission of spreading the love of reading (and learning) as far as possible.”
— Alex Ames
VLF Board Member
“Vooks Storytime at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is a staple of our patient programming. The challenge has always been creating meaningful connection with patients while reading a story on the other side of a television screen. The first time I saw the animation used in Vooks, I knew this would be a hit with our patients and families. The thematic elements and illustrations add so much production value to our programming in the studio. Just this morning I watched a little girl reading and singing along with one of the stories in Spanish. What an amazing example of a moment that wouldn’t be possible without a partner like Vooks.”
— Cayce Long
Senior Communications Specialist to Seacrest Studios, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
Visit vooks.com
Learn more about Vooks
Vooks is an entire library of storybooks brought to life with beautiful animation, read-aloud narration, engaging music and sound, and read-along text. We’re educational, safe, and ad-free screen time that inspires a lifelong love of reading!