Sponsorship

The Read United Fund supports year-round programming to improve early childhood literacy across our region. Key initiatives include Read United Day, Read United Buddies, and Summer Reading Programs.  

Read United Day (January 2026) will reach Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, and Long counties, promoting literacy and a love for reading. Nearly 1,000 United Way volunteers will read to classrooms and leave a new book behind for each class. In Bryan, Effingham, Liberty, and Long counties, every child will receive a new book to take home. In Chatham County, United Way will continue our pilot program in partnership with Live Oak Public Libraries and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System to incentivize children and families to engage with local public libraries through exciting competitions. Students and their families can access the public library, participate in programs, and borrow up to five books at a time. In total, your support will benefit more than 20,000 children on Read United Day!  

Read United Buddies will continue throughout the 2025-2026 School Year in Chatham County by connecting students with dedicated volunteers who provide direct support through an evidence-based curriculum and shared reading experiences. Your support will help expand this vital program and ensure more children receive the one-on-one resources they need to succeed. 

Summer Reading Programs across Bryan, Effingham, and Liberty counties provide children with books to enjoy throughout the summer, fostering a love for reading and learning. 

As the Read United Fund grows, United Way will continue to identify new and impactful ways to promote early learning and literacy proficiency across the region. Your generous support plays a crucial role in expanding these efforts, ensuring that more children have access to the resources and opportunities they need to build strong reading skills and succeed in school and beyond. Every gift helps create a brighter future by fostering a love of learning and empowering young minds. 

Sponsorship Levels

PLATINUM ($15,000) - 3 Available

Engagement:

  • Logo placement on all Read United collateral
  • Speaker opportunities at events related to Read United
  • Opportunity to provide promotional material during Read United events (Items provided by sponsor and approved by United Way)

Recognition:

  • PSAs (if available)
  • Recognition in press release
  • Prominent Logo placement on: - Billboards (if available) - Posters - E-newsletters - United Way of the Coastal Empire website - Newspaper advertising (if available) - Social media recognition on all promotional posts (company logo included)

Visibility:

  • Priority volunteer opportunity for 30 volunteers on Read United Day
GOLD ($10,000)

Engagement:

  • Logo placement on select Read United collateral
  • Opportunity to provide promotional material during Read United events (items provided by sponsor and approved by United Way)

Recognition:

  • Recognition in press release
  • Logo placement on: - Posters - E-newsletters - United Way of the Coastal Empire website - Newspaper advertising (if available) - Social media recognition on all promotional posts

Visibility:

  • Priority volunteer opportunity for 25 volunteers on Read United Day
SILVER ($5,000)

Recognition:

  • Logo placement on: - Posters - E-newsletters - United Way of the Coastal Empire website - Newspaper advertising (if available) - Social media recognition

Visibility:

  • Priority volunteer opportunity for 20 volunteers on Read United Day
BRONZE ($2,500)

Recognition:

  • Logo placement on: - E-newsletters - United Way of the Coastal Empire website - Social media recognition

Visibility:

  • Priority volunteer opportunity for 15 volunteers on Read United Day
FRIENDS ($1,000)

Recognition:

  • Logo placement on: - United Way of the Coastal Empire website - Social media recognition

Visibility:

  • Priority volunteer opportunity for 10 volunteers on Read United Day
READERS ($500)

Recognition:

  • Social media recognition
  • Visibility
  • Priority volunteer opportunity for 5 volunteers on Read United Day

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