The mission of Winners Walk Tall is to develop today's youth into tomorrow's WINNERS through a character-building program that teaches fundamental values and life-changing skills.

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Dear Supporter of Winners Walk Tall:
 
It is with great enthusiasm that I’m writing to let you know about some very exciting news regarding Winners Walk Tall.
 
As you know, the environment for all things financial have been in turmoil over the last several years and the non-profit world has not been immune to this – especially when it comes to fundraising. Consequently, our organization has struggled over the last couple of years.
 
The Board of Winners Walk Tall faced a tough decision and for many months we discussed what our options were. We could shut the program down, start over in a much smaller capacity, or find a partner. Fortunately, the latter of our options came to us via board member, Bob Buechner, who introduced me to a wonderful organization;  the Literacy Network of Greater Cincinnati. The LNGC is the organization who oversees the very popular and effective Cincinnati Reads program.
 
The unique thing about this merger is the similarities in the way both programs are administered. Both target underprivileged kids in the Cincinnati area public schools and both rely on volunteers to visit classrooms once a week. However, the Cincinnati Reads program has 3 times the number of volunteers but 1/3 the overhead cost. They are able to do this because of their experience running several programs under a parent entity but they also get the community and school support they need because literacy is such a measurable and mandated topic.
 
Your past support of Winners Walk Tall was a critical component of delivering character education to those kids who so desperately need it. So, perhaps the best news that I can deliver to you today is that every dollar you contribute now carries 3 times the power and will now help push our program towards our goal of reaching every 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade class in the Greater Cincinnati market.
 
As you may know, Winners Walk Tall was administered by David Jennings and Karen Volk, who have both been critical to helping carry out our mission for many years. We can’t thank them enough. Although David and Karen will not be part of the new organization, they have been fully supportive and continue to help with the transition.
 
On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for your support. You continue to make a difference in children’s lives and for that you are to be commended. I am available to answer any questions you may have regarding this merger or other questions about Winners Walk Tall so please feel free to email me at josh.gerth@am.jll.com or call me at 513.833.3010.
 
Best regards,
 
Josh Gerth
Board President
 
P.S. For more information about Winners Walk Tall or the Cincinnati Reads Program, please visit www.winnerswalktall.org or http://lngc.org/CR-opportunities.shtml.