Andre's foundation puts books, mentors, and reading rooms into Boys & Girls Clubs in 33 states — 28 reading rooms remodeled, his name on every one. Every $83 sponsors one kid for a school year.
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Andre’s Mission
“The joy I felt scoring a game-winning touchdown — that’s the same feeling kids get from finishing a good book.”
His last name was Reed — but he never got read to, or even had books at home. He’s spent the last 16years making sure other kids don’t grow up the same way.
Founder · Pro Football Hall of Fame, Class of 2014
Andre’s words · 2-minute story
Pick the work you want to back. Same foundation, two clear paths.
The work in Andre's hometown — led by Andre and Dion right here in Allentown. The Lehigh Valley has no coast full of celebrities, so these programs lean on neighbors like you.
Donate to PA Programs
Andre's flagship literacy program inside Boys & Girls Clubs of America — run nationwide with Theresa from the West Coast, where the NFL-alumni network powers it. $83 = one full kit.
Donate to National✦ Annual events · two tournaments
Proceeds from both events fund Read with Reed reading rooms in Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Where it started. Where it still happens every August.
VIP Poker Night Sunday. Shotgun start Monday with 12 NFL & NBA legends.
★ Celebrity Lineup
Read with Reed 83 is the foundation's flagship literacy initiative — supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The program, rallies, and reading rooms are being built all across the country to promote literacy for underserved youth in 33 states and growing.
$83 — Andre’s jersey number, by design — sponsors a full literacy kit and a year of mentor sessions for one kid.
Every share finds the next donor.
Community LeadRun a Read with Reed event in your city. We supply the playbook, brand assets, and Andre's backing.
11 states still need leads
VolunteerWalk alongside one kid for one school year. Tutoring, scholarship support, event assistance.
18 mentor spots open
CorporateSponsor a reading room. Underwrite a Reed-ing Rally tour. Place your logo where literacy lives.
Tiers from $5K to title-level
AdvocateEvery share finds the next donor. Tell one friend the story, tag the Foundation, and watch the leaderboard climb.
One share = one new donor average
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