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The Belser Parton Literacy Center at The University of Alabama finds Better Basics an exemplary model of a non-profit literacy service provider. Click here for the full report.

Pepper Place: June 20th, 2009

Better Basics' HOPE Center students have been growing potatoes and plants at The HOPE Center garden throughout the year. Better Basics set up a booth at Pepper Place on June 20th, 2009, to sell the potatoes and plants. Profits made from Pepper Place will go towards The HOPE Center. Better Basics also accepted donations for books.

Pepper Place Booth, June 20th, 2009

Welcome to the Home of Better Basics!

At Better Basics, our mission is to advance literacy by providing reading intervention and enrichment programs. Better Basics Inc., a 501(C)(3), non-profit United Way agency, was incorporated in 1994 and is not affiliated with any other group or organization. We currently provide our services to 52 schools in Birmingham and surrounding school systems.

Our teachers and staff are working hard to help struggling readers make great strides in reading and learning skills. Better Basics enjoys the support of foundations, businesses, individuals, and the United Way of Central Alabama, a member agency since 1998.

Special thanks to The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham for its support.

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May 13th: Reading Intervention Luncheon Honoring the Most Improved Readers at the Botanical Gardens

Pepper Place, June 20th, 2009

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