Build youth literacy: How investing in The Rapidian invests in your community
Follow the story of Edgar as he interviews the mayor, builds his literacy skills and becomes a straight-A student while a young reporter for The Rapidian.
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An investment in The Rapidian makes it possible for local citizens to invest in their community, and grow their investments, through a citizen journalism platform available for all voices in our community.
Invest now during our spring fund drive and help us continue to invest in youth literacy.
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This video tells the story of how we build a youth literacy and build bridges thanks to investments in The Rapidian. In this video, young Rapidian reporter Edgar re-enacts his experience interviewing our city's mayor. His literacy grows, he becomes a leading student in his class, getting all A's... even though before getting involved in the Andy Angelo Press Club with The Rapidian he didn't like writing at all.
This is just one story of how local citizens can utilize The Rapidian to help make their city a better place to live. Their investments in their community, through investing in The Rapidian, are making a difference.
Help us continue to provide a platform for local citizens with your own investment in The Rapidian during our Spring Fund Drive.
You can make your contribution here.
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