Ryan T: Read Aloud Buddies and Little Acts of Kindness

Episode 28 March 11, 2026 00:13:28
Ryan T: Read Aloud Buddies and Little Acts of Kindness
Simple Acts, Big Impact
Ryan T: Read Aloud Buddies and Little Acts of Kindness

Mar 11 2026 | 00:13:28

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Natalie Silverstein, MPH

Show Notes

Sometimes the simplest efforts are the most impactful. Big-hearted high school senior Ryan T. launched Read Aloud Buddies along with his sister during the early days of the pandemic. The organization aims to match every child with an experienced high school or college student. The student volunteers read to their "buddy" improving language skills and literacy. Ryan also runs Little Acts of Kindness, baking cupcakes for children celebrating their birthdays while living in a shelter.

Learn more at www.readaloudbuddies.org or follow at @read_aloud_buddies if you'd like to start your own chapter.

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