DePaul University Athletics
DePaul Softball joins the “Fight for Literacy”
4/2/2023 7:32:00 AM | SOFTBALL
Blue Demons partner with coaching for Literacy
CHICAGO – In the state of Illinois, nearly 38% of fourth-grade students cannot read at a basic level. Less than 33% are considered proficient. These statistics are critical. But, in partnership with Coaching for Literacy, DePaul softball hopes to change those statistics in Chicago through its Fight for Literacy Game, set for Sunday, April 2.
"DePaul Softball is proud to be a part of the Coaching for Literacy initiative," Head Softball Coach Tracie Adix-Zins said. "Our program believes in lifelong learning and the promotion of literacy is important to our greater Vincentian mission. Our Blue Demons student-athletes look forward to a great partnership with this organization." During the April 2 game against Providence, Coach Adix-Zins and her staff will wear green lapel pins and wristbands to raise awareness for literacy and call their fans to learn more.
"Fight for Literacy is truly a movement," said Jason Baker, Co-Executive Director of Coaching for Literacy. "We know how crucial it is for young kids to learn to read, and active, committed partners like DePaul University are truly helping bring a big voice to this issue by showing their support. Their influence can and will create meaningful impact in the lives of students. But anyone can fight for literacy, and this partnership really helps bring the issue front and center in the Chicago community and among Blue Demon softball fans. We hope it creates a long-term impact."
For more information about the Fight for Literacy and [team]'s involvement, visit fightforliteracygames.org.
About Coaching for Literacy
Formed in 2013 by two high school students, Coaching for Literacy aims to raise awareness of and support solutions to the widespread problem of illiteracy. Using the power and influence of sports, the organization has partnered with more than 110 teams across the country to host more than 220 Fight for Literacy Games, which raise funds for grants to literacy-focused programs in their communities. Since 2013, the organization has provided more than $1.1M to fund nearly 190 literacy projects impacting more than 60,000 children. Coaching for Literacy operates on the core belief that literacy is a fundamental right of every individual. For more information, visit CoachingForLiteracy.org.
"DePaul Softball is proud to be a part of the Coaching for Literacy initiative," Head Softball Coach Tracie Adix-Zins said. "Our program believes in lifelong learning and the promotion of literacy is important to our greater Vincentian mission. Our Blue Demons student-athletes look forward to a great partnership with this organization." During the April 2 game against Providence, Coach Adix-Zins and her staff will wear green lapel pins and wristbands to raise awareness for literacy and call their fans to learn more.
"Fight for Literacy is truly a movement," said Jason Baker, Co-Executive Director of Coaching for Literacy. "We know how crucial it is for young kids to learn to read, and active, committed partners like DePaul University are truly helping bring a big voice to this issue by showing their support. Their influence can and will create meaningful impact in the lives of students. But anyone can fight for literacy, and this partnership really helps bring the issue front and center in the Chicago community and among Blue Demon softball fans. We hope it creates a long-term impact."
For more information about the Fight for Literacy and [team]'s involvement, visit fightforliteracygames.org.
About Coaching for Literacy
Formed in 2013 by two high school students, Coaching for Literacy aims to raise awareness of and support solutions to the widespread problem of illiteracy. Using the power and influence of sports, the organization has partnered with more than 110 teams across the country to host more than 220 Fight for Literacy Games, which raise funds for grants to literacy-focused programs in their communities. Since 2013, the organization has provided more than $1.1M to fund nearly 190 literacy projects impacting more than 60,000 children. Coaching for Literacy operates on the core belief that literacy is a fundamental right of every individual. For more information, visit CoachingForLiteracy.org.
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