The Story
Reading Heart is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) book donation program dedicated to serving children in hospitals and children in areas with limited access to books. Danay started Reading Heart at the age of eight because she wanted to share her passion for reading and the joy of escaping in a good book with other children. An avid book reader and advocate for education, Danay wants to spread the joy of reading and improve literacy not only in our community but also across the country.
"I was actually thinking about people who were less fortunate and people in hospitals because they get bored," says Danay. "Our donations can help kids in hospitals and the less fortunate."
Our Founder - Danay
What Kids Think
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Dear Reading Heart
Thank you for giving us books. Our books are cool. We love our books. You are the best. -
Thank you for coming to over school. I loved the confetti machine. Also thank you for the free book. I am looking forward to reading it.
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Dear Reading Heart
Thank you for giving us books to read. Are books are fun. You are cool!
Youth Board
Reading Heart kids are some of the most determined, motivated, and driven kids the Central Valley has. Reading Heart is unique because it is ran by kids who are learning how to make the community a better and grow into a brighter tomorrow. The Reading Heart Youth Board is made up of kids who want to make a difference in the community and help others around them. To be a team member, you must maintain a 3.0 GPA, have a great attitude, love to read, and want to help make the community a better place. You can join and become a part of the team by clicking the volunteer profile and filling out the volunteer form.
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Danay 18
Founder
Member since 2014
Danyell 15
VP - Marketing
Member since 2014
Dayna 12
Vice President II
Member Since 2014
Keira 16
Operations / PR
Member Since 2014
Conner 15
Operations
Member Since 2014
Brooklyn 17
Outreach
Member Since 2016
Taylor 15
Outreach
Member Since 2016
3rd 18
Media
Member Since 2018
Mateo 15
Tech
Member Since 2019
KiKI 12
Media
Member Since 2019
Rain 15
Secretary/Publishing
Member Since 2020
Jamie 18
Publishing/Outreach
Member Since 2020
Bella 17
Planning/Publishing
Member Since 2020
Grace 18
Sponsors/In-kind
Member Since 2023
Lemon 11
Health/Wellness
Member Since 2024
Team Members
Dominique 17
Interpreter
Member Since 2018
Youth Board (In Training)
Kennedy 8
Media
Member Since 2021
Big People Board
Dwayne
CEO / Daddy / Go to Guy
Member Since 2014
Vanessa
Mommy / Marketing
Since 2014
Sara
Master of Operations
Since 2015
Courtney
Brainiac
Since 2016
Kam
Grants/Sponsorships
Since 2016
Christine
Grants & Gifts
Since 2019
Neyra
Piggy Bank
Since 2014
Nevels
Art / Paint
Since 2014
Sandy
Kid Controller
Since 2014
Javier
Video / Photo
Since 2014
Dominique
Outfits
Since 2014
Greg
Advisor
Since 2014
Lynette P
Advisor
Since 2014
Community Advisory Board
Matt R
Vice President/GM
CBS47 / KSEE24
Advising Since 2015
Dr. Kitty C
Deputy Superintendent of
Fresno County Schools
Advising Since 2016
Brandie C
President,
Central CA Hispanic Chamber
Advising Since 2015
Deangela T - MSN, RN
CEO
Family is Why
Advising Since 2014
Angie B
Coordinator
Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
Advising Since 2015
Diane P
Executive Director
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Advising Since 2016
Linda G
Founding Director
The Children’s Movement/
Fresno Cradle to Career Partnership
Advising Since 2015
Service Squad
Reada
3500 Dodge Ram
Trilogy
Ford F350
Black Book
Chevy 3500
Booker
Trailer
Pagee
Open Trailer
Tay Tay
T-shirt Blaster
The Conner
Confetti Blaster
The Hulk
Forklift
Forkie
Forklift
Big J
Forklift
Peanut
Reading Dog
Aztec
Reading Dog