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Branson Volunteers Offer Summer Reading Program For Low-Income Kids

Jesus Was Homeless, a Branson-based organization, is hosting a summer literacy program for kids in kindergarten and first grade livign in extended-stay motels. 

Students will have access to books, and they'll take part in interactive writing and reading activities adn games.  Branson/Hollister school teachers will volunteer at the program.

The summer reading program will run Mondays to Wednesdays through the end of July, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Jesus Was Homeless campus at 310 Gretna Rd. in Branson.

Organizers say breakfast and lunch will be served to students, and transportation will be provided.  Parents interested in signing up their kids can call (417) 294-3739 to enroll.

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Rachel Schnelle is a senior journalism student studying Radio Convergence Reporting. She is an anchor and reporter for KBIA. She can be reached at rescm4@umsystem.edu