The Story
Reading Heart is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) book donation program dedicated to serving children in hospitals and children in areas with limited access to books. Danay started Reading Heart at the age of eight because she wanted to share her passion for reading and the joy of escaping in a good book with other children. An avid book reader and advocate for education, Danay wants to spread the joy of reading and improve literacy not only in our community but also across the country.
"I was actually thinking about people who were less fortunate and people in hospitals because they get bored," says Danay. "Our donations can help kids in hospitals and the less fortunate."
Our Founder - Danay
What Kids Think
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Dear Reading Heart
Thank you for giving us books. Our books are cool. We love our books. You are the best. -
Thank you for coming to over school. I loved the confetti machine. Also thank you for the free book. I am looking forward to reading it.
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Dear Reading Heart
Thank you for giving us books to read. Are books are fun. You are cool!
Youth Board
Reading Heart kids are some of the most determined, motivated, and driven kids the Central Valley has. Reading Heart is unique because it is ran by kids who are learning how to make the community a better and grow into a brighter tomorrow. The Reading Heart Youth Board is made up of kids who want to make a difference in the community and help others around them. To be a team member, you must maintain a 3.0 GPA, have a great attitude, love to read, and want to help make the community a better place. You can join and become a part of the team by clicking the volunteer profile and filling out the volunteer form.
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Danay 17
Founder
Member since 2014


Danyell 14
Vice President
Member since 2014


Dayna 11
Vice President II
Member since 2014


Keira 16
Operations / PR
Member since 2014


Conner 14
Operations
Member since 2014


Brooklyn 17
Outreach
Member since 2014


Taylor 14
Outreach
Member since 2014

Rain 14
Secretary
Member since 2020


Mateo 14
Computers
Since 2019


KiKI 11
Media
Since 2019


3rd 17
Media
Since 2018


Ellie 13
Construction
Since 2020
Team Members


Dominique 16
Interpreter
Member since 2018


Youth Board (In Training)


GiGi 14
Media
Since 2020


Lily 14
Media
Since 2018


Hana 14
Sorter
Since 2017


Kaiya 17
Sorter
Since 2017
Big People Board


Dwayne
CEO / Daddy / Go to Guy
Since 2014


Vanessa
Mommy / Marketing
Since 2014


Sara
Master of Operations
Since 2015


Courtney
Brainiac
Since 2016


Christine
Grants & Gifts
Since 2019


Christina
Grants & Gifts
Since 2019


Neyra
Piggy Bank
Since 2014


Nevels
Art / Paint
Since 2014


Sandy
Kid Controller
Since 2014


Javier
Video / Photo
Since 2014


Dominique
Outfits
Since 2014


Greg
Advisor
Since 2014


Lynette P
Advisor
Since 2014


Community Advisory Board


Matt R
Vice President/General Manager
CBS47 / KSEE24
Advising Since 2015


Dr. Kitty C
Deputy Superintendent of
Fresno County Schools
Advising Since 2016


Matt P
Accountant
M Kathleen Klein, CPA
Advising Since 2018


Brandie C
President,
Central CA Hispanic Chamber
Advising Since 2015


Steve L
Consultant
Electrical Engineering
Advising Since 2018


Fernando C
Treat Master
Menchie's Yogurt
Advising Since 2017

Deangela T - MSN, RN
CEO
Family is Why
Advising Since 2014


Erick G
Attorney
Parker Kern Nard & Wenzel
Advising Since 2017

Angie B
Coordinator
Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
Advising Since 2015


Diane P
Executive Director
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Advising Since 2016


Linda G
Founding Director
The Children’s Movement/
Fresno Cradle to Career Partnership
Advising Since 2015


Amy L
Accountant
Advising Since 2018
Service Squad


Reada
3500 Dodge Ram


Booker
Trailer


Pagee
Open Trailer


Tay Tay
T-shirt Blaster


The Conner
Confetti Blaster


The Hulk
Forklift


Forkie
Forklift


Big J
Forklift

Peanut
Reading Dog


Aztec
Reading Dog