United Through Reading Wins 2015 American Prize of the Library of Congress Literacy Awards Program
United Through Reading announced Oct. 27 that the nonprofit has been selected to receive the 2015 American Prize of the Library of Congress Literacy Awards Program with a monetary gift of $50,000. The San Diego, Calif.-based organization was selected for its significant and measurable contribution to increasing literacy levels and the national awareness of the
SAVE THE DATE: 2nd Annual United Through Reading Gala, May 20, 2015
United Through Reading (UTR) will hold its 2nd Annual Tribute to Military Families Gala at 6:30 p.m. May 20, 2015, at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. The gala will celebrate military families who have forged meaningful connections through the read aloud experience and give recognition to the corporate, public policy and military leaders whose vision and
WashingtonExec’s Weekly E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
This week’s WashingtonExec e-magazine brings you the latest Mergers & Acquisitions news on McLean, Va.-based Dovel Technologies’ recent acquisition of RNSolutions, based in Rockville, Md. The acquisition expands Dovel Technologies’ footprint in the federal health IT space. Check out featured stories on Dan Allen, the new chief executive officer of Serco; Panasonic’s Victor Vella, who
United Through Reading Board Member Gene Zapfel Discusses Program, First East Coast Gala
United Through Reading board member Gene Zapfel can’t help but be touched by the personal stories that emerge from deployed service members who participate in the program. Zapfel told WashingtonExec that he is humbled by the work that UTR does, and he’s been a part of the UTR Board of Trustees for the past two years.
WashingtonExec Weekly E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
This week, which marks the third anniversary of WashingtonExec‘s launch, brings readers a new e-magazine with the latest information on The SI Organization’s acquisition of QinetiQ North America. The acquisition took place Tuesday. In other news, check out the latest from Sid Fuchs, chief executive officer at MacB, who spoke at the most recent WashingtonExec
United Through Reading Board Member Mike Bradshaw Discusses Program, Gala
Mike Bradshaw, board member for United Through Reading, has high praise the nonprofit program, which serves to ease the effects of separation for military service members and their families through recorded storytime. WashingtonExec recently spoke to Bradshaw, who said “it’s tough not to get choked up” at videos he’s seen demonstrating the program, which allows
BAE Systems’ Doug Stewart Discusses the United Through Reading Tribute to Military Families
BAE Systems‘ Doug Stewart, vice president of Government Relations and Legislative Affairs, will chair the United Through Reading Tribute to Military Families on May 21 at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. United Through Reading is a non-profit organization that allows deployed service members a chance to be video-recorded reading books to their
SAVE THE DATE: Birdies For The Brave Golf Tournament
SAVE THE DATE: This year’s Birdies for the Brave Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, October 24 at the TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, Oaklyn Drive, Potomac, MD. The event starts at 9:00 A.M. and is expected to last until about 3:30 P.M. Birdies for the Brave began in 2005 by professional golfer Phil
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