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Promoting Literacy Through the Use of Custom Lapel Pins

By Scott Hayes (http://www.lapelpinsplus.com)

According to the Right to Read Foundation, a reported 42 million American adults cannot read at all.  Over 50 million are unable to read at the same level expected of fourth and fifth graders.  An even more alarming number states that every year, 2.25 million adults are reported as functionally illiterate.  Individuals and organizations are working hard to change this but often need the help of volunteers and donors to accomplish all of their goals.

Getting the Word Out One Lapel Pin At a Time

Custom lapel pins promoting literacy are extremely helpful for that reason.  Not only do they serve as free advertising for groups and organizations, they also make an impact on those people in the community that see them.  This can double the effectiveness of a good marketing campaign by drawing interest in the cause and soliciting donations of time and money from individuals willing to help others learn how to read.  Without these fundraisers, many groups that are committed to change cannot reach the men and women nationwide that are illiterate.

Honoring the Commitment of Volunteers and Donors

Custom literacy lapel pins can also be created for volunteers and donors.  Awarding these helpful individuals with a small token of appreciation is often enough to gain their respect and support in the future.  This is extremely important for different groups because many close their doors due to lack of assistance and funding.  Having a powerful message included in a lapel pin design can make all the difference.

Tangible rewards like that of a personalized pin are well received by those involved with charitable causes.  They can wear their gifts with pride and at the same time spread the word about all the good work that the group or organization that they are involved with is doing.  This gets others involved with the cause.  Libraries and academic institutes often create programs that promote literacy.

Free to the public, these reading sessions help build confidence in illiterate men and women.  This increase in comprehension can help these individuals find better jobs, attend college classes, and even help others in need.  A once illiterate adult can return the favor by becoming a grant writer for the foundation that assisted them.

Small but extremely effective, literacy lapel pins make a big difference in communities throughout the United States.  Customized with a message that is relevant to the foundation that orders them, they play a major role in getting the public involved as volunteers and fundraisers and therefore fight illiteracy one man or woman at a time.

About the Author

Scott Hayes is a Lapel Pins Plus Sales Manager whose years of experience and eye for detail guarantee that his customers are 100% satisfied.  He is the person that businesses and organizations trust when it comes to their custom lapel pin needs.  Visit http://www.lapelpinsplus.com or call 1-800-252-0904 to find out how.

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