TACKLING ILLITERACY
JOIN THE CAUSE
2nd & 7 has donated almost a million books to kids in need all across the country since it started in 1999. By engaging thousands of college and high-school student-athlete volunteers across the country, we are inspiring the next generation of readers and leaders. To hear about the program from 2nd & 7's co-founders Luke Fickell, Ryan Miller and Mike Vrabel, click here.
2nd & 7 Marks 25th Anniversary
In 2024, 2nd & 7 is celebrating 25 YEARS of our mission to promote reading by providing free books and positive role models to kids in need while encouraging young athletes of the community to pay it forward. We are truly grateful for the amazing community of generous people who have supported our mission through the years.
Your generosity allows us to continue to grow our outreach. Through our Role Model Reading Program and the new Columbus Kids' Book Bank we will continue to do everything we can to TACKLE ILLITERACY and support our most precious resource, our children.
MAKING AN IMPACT
OUR READING PROGRAMS
Our reading program pairs student-athletes with 2nd graders all across the country. Each child reads with these positive role models and gets a new book. We target schools with economically disadvantaged kids and communities where we can make the biggest impact.
READERS & LEADERS
STUDENT-ATHLETE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
High-school and college student-athletes from all across the county volunteer as positive role models for the children we visit throughout the year in our reading program. They read with the 2nd graders and take the time to discuss the life lesson contained in each story.