Duke Energy recently presented a $10,000 check to Noblesville Schools to fund a “Real Men Read” program aimed at empowering kindergarten boys and girls to develop a love for reading through positive male role models.
Duke Energy Community Relations Director Mark LaBarr reads to Laney Nicholls, Grant Haile and Matthew Brown. (Photo provided)
The program will bring male community leaders into White River and North elementary schools once a month to read to kindergarteners. Students will also get to take home a copy of that month’s book to build their home library collection.
The gift is one of several Duke has made in support of Noblesville Schools, providing classroom and athletic grants as well as event sponsorships through their strong partnership with the Noblesville Schools Education Foundation.
Community leaders interested in volunteering for the “Real Men Read” program may contact program coordinator Erin Freestone at erin_freestone@nobl.k12.in.us.