THE SPEECH BUS 

The Speech Bus, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded to meet the educational/language/literacy needs of preschool children in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area. In 2015, we traveled to neighborhoods and community centers, providing free literacy circles/activities and offering free books for kids, as well as information for parents. Our delivery shifted after COVID, and we installed free little libraries in marginalized communities in Winston-Salem. In addition to keeping the libraries filled, we have partnered with WePlay and the Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks Department to provide literacy circles and serve young children during summer and winter camps. We also love visiting classrooms, reading, and providing free literature to Title 1 Schools.

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Children entering kindergarten are expected to already have a strong foundation including knowledge of colors, letters, shapes, and functional language skills. Many children do not attend quality preschools, or they may lack the same exposure as their peers. There are various contributing factors including limited access to quality preschools, loss of childcare vouchers, lack of transportation, etc.

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We are board certified and licensed speech-language pathologists who know that not only will our organization reduce the opportunity gap for kids, but we can also improve school performance, and possibly contribute to lowering the drop-out rate in Forsyth County! Early exposure to language and literacy can reduce long term learning difficulties, and result in higher graduation rates, producing young adults who are better prepared for higher education as well as better employment opportunities. In addition, providing culturally relevant and appropriate literacy materials improves self esteem, builds empathy, and validates the experiences and perspectives of all children.

 

There is so much work to be done… and we need your help! To be successful and reach as many learners as possible, we need donations and grants. The Speech Bus Inc. has been established in NC as a non-profit (501(c)(3)) corporation.

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For information on how to help with financial support, or for books or monetary donations, please contact us at thespeechbus@gmail.com or (336) 816-6336.