About us
Our Mission
Our Founder “Ezekiel Hernandez”
Our Founder “Ezekiel Hernandez”
Empowering lives through universal literacy, Read4Eze is dedicated to making the transformative magic of reading accessible to individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
We believe that literacy is a fundamental right and a catalyst for positive change, and our mission is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to unlock the power of knowledge through the joy of reading.
Our Founder “Ezekiel Hernandez”
Our Founder “Ezekiel Hernandez”
Our Founder “Ezekiel Hernandez”
Ezekiel's Love for Books: Ezekiel's story begins with a profound love for books. From a young age, he found solace, joy, and inspiration within the pages of his favorite stories. His dream was to create a home surrounded by the magic of literature.
A Passion for Literacy: Ezekiel's passion for literacy was the spark that ignited Read4Eze.
Ezekiel's Love for Books: Ezekiel's story begins with a profound love for books. From a young age, he found solace, joy, and inspiration within the pages of his favorite stories. His dream was to create a home surrounded by the magic of literature.
A Passion for Literacy: Ezekiel's passion for literacy was the spark that ignited Read4Eze. His vision extended beyond personal enjoyment; he envisioned a world where everyone, regardless of circumstances, could experience the transformative power of reading.
A Brave Journey with DIPG: In 2018, at the age of 12, Ezekiel's life took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). Despite facing unimaginable challenges, Ezekiel's spirit remained resilient, and his love for books continued to shine brightly. Sadly, he peacefully passed away that year, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him.
The Birth of Read4Eze: Out of this journey emerged Read4Eze, a tribute to Ezekiel's memory and an embodiment of his dream. The organization stands as a testament to his belief that everyone should have access to the joy and education found in books.
Our Programs
Our Founder “Ezekiel Hernandez”
Our Programs
Educator partnership: Collaborating with teachers, both retired and active, to lead tailored literacy programs for adults.
Community Book Drives: Organizing book drives to collect and distribute books to various locations, such as children's cancer hospitals, foster homes, nursing homes, etc
Little Library Initiative: Establishing Little Libraries to provide easy access to books.
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