Tampa Bay Mineral and Science Club

Achievement Academy, established in 1955, offers educational programs to children with special needs and their families by providing early intervention through support, therapy and education, advocacy and resources. Formerly known as Child Development Center of Polk County, the academy serves children from birth through kindergarten by one-on-one early intervention sessions, weekly developmental playgroup sessions, and prekindergarten and developmental kindergarten classrooms. The academy provides free-of-charge services to families and receives funding from United Way and the Charter School to cover operational costs. Achievement Academy has charter schools throughout Florida, including Lakeland, Winter Haven and Bartow.

READ Lakeland, founded in 1995, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Lakeland community by teaching basic literacy skills to adult non-readers. With over 100 volunteers, they provide free one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction to help adults improve their literacy skills, enabling them to read medical instructions, fill out job applications, and read to their children. The organization’s efforts have led to significant achievements, including students obtaining their GED, enrolling in postsecondary education, and passing the Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE). Through initiatives like their annual fundraiser, KISS THE PIG, READ Lakeland continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals seeking to improve their literacy and overall quality of life. Generated from the website