In Reading Rooms, Recent Press on 04/10/2025 - 9:07 AM
Ballard Elementary School in Bradenton, FL is the first school to establish a THINK BIG Reading Room in Manatee County! There were 2 opening ceremonies: one in the morning with approximately 50 community leaders and dignitaries, including Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown and Vice Mayor Marianne Barnebey; Pastor Sam and Mrs Sonia Rivera, whose church provides […]
In Reading Rooms, Recent Press on 03/28/2025 - 9:11 AM
Timber Trace Elementary is located in Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. In the establishment of their Ben Carson Reading Room, the organizers decided to focus on the rich variety of cultures represented by the student body. One wall mural features landmarks from countries around the world of the students’ heritage! And each student has a passport, […]
In Reading Rooms, Recent Press on 03/28/2025 - 9:02 AM
John Bayne Elementary, not only has the distinction of being the first reading Room in Prince George’s County, but is the 300th in the country! Geoffrey Pohanka and several others from sponsor: Pohanka car dealerships, who regularly volunteer at the school, as well as many dignitaries from the county were on hand in support! The […]
In Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 03/07/2025 - 10:19 AM
HomeFront Brands proudly sponsored their very first Ben Carson Reading Room at Oaklawn Language Academy in Charlotte, NC. The dedicated educators at this school worked tirelessly to create this beautiful book haven for their students. On March 3, 2025, the room was officially opened with an immersive woodland forest theme. In attendance at the opening […]
In Uncategorized on 01/14/2025 - 2:55 PM
December 12th was a frigid, blustery day in Pittsburgh, but spirits were running high at the annual CSF Pittsburgh Chapter Holiday Celebration. The event, held at the historic Pittsburgh Field Club, was decked out in full holiday regalia, including fresh garland, holiday wreaths and Christmas trees galore. The event began with a cocktail hour on […]
In General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 01/14/2025 - 2:32 PM
The Ben Carson Reading Project is soaring to new heights with the grand opening of Oregon’s first reading room at Hamlin Middle School in Springfield on December 6, 2024. This marks an exciting milestone, bringing the total number of reading rooms to 296 across 24 states and Washington, DC! The Hamlin Middle School reading room […]
In Chapter News, General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 01/14/2025 - 2:26 PM
The Ben Carson Reading Project is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year! In honor of this celebration, the program is getting a whole new look. Our new logo reflects our ongoing commitment to inspiring and empowering young readers across the nation. This exciting change marks a new chapter in our journey, and we are thrilled […]
In Uncategorized on 12/20/2024 - 4:15 PM
#GivingTuesday, a movement created in 2012, seeks to unleash the power of radical generosity around the world by inspiring giving and working to make it a part of everyday life. The idea behind #GivingTuesday is simple: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the last dozen years, it has grown as a movement to […]
In General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms, Scholarships on 12/20/2024 - 3:57 PM
Throughout 2024, the Carson Scholars Fund focused on growth – empowering minds, growing our community and cultivating success. As we reflect on this past year, we are pleased to share our progress in each area. The 2024 scholarship season, following the theme of growth, honored 570 new and 936 recognized scholars. This marked our largest […]
In Events, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 12/19/2024 - 10:01 AM
“Wouldn’t it be cool if Camp Read-a-lot was real?“ is the message that appeared at the top of a colorful mega screen in the front of the “cafe-torium”, near the end of the program at South Olive Elementary. A one-liner expressing gratitude to those who made “this reading room dream a reality” ran along the […]
In General, Newsletter, Reading Rooms, Scholars on 12/17/2024 - 3:48 PM
A reading room is more than just a cozy place to read. It’s designed to spark innovative and aspirational thinking in young children. This space encourages students to think for themselves and explore a world of possibilities through the pages of a book. Pat Davis was one of those students who found inspiration in his […]
In Events, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 12/02/2024 - 10:43 AM
Music has a unique ability to bring us together by sharing stories that resonate with everyone. This year, the featured book for the Carson Scholars Fund’s 19th Annual National Day of Reading, The Man with the Violin by Kathy Stinson, did just that, uniting us through a narrative we can all understand and appreciate. The […]