Project Read Plus relies on community support and donations in order to provide free tutoring services to students. All gifts are greatly appreciated.
If you would like to discuss the impact your donation can have on our program, please contact Program Director Julie Pangrac at (217) 423-7323 or jpangrac@richland.edu.
How will my donation be used?
Donations fund program essentials such as student assessment, volunteer tutor training, and teaching materials. The entire amount of your donation will be used to support Project Read Plus activities.
How can I donate?
Checks may be made payable to Richland Community College Foundation with Project Read Plus in the memo line. Please mail your check to:
Richland Community College Foundation
Attn: Project Read Plus
One College Park
Decatur, IL 62521
To donate using a credit card, please call (217) 875-7200 and ask to speak with the Richland Community College Foundation. Be sure to specify that your donation is for Project Read Plus.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes. All donations to Project Read Plus go through the Richland Community College Foundation, which is a 501c(3) organization.
Do you accept matching gifts?
Yes. If you or your spouse works for a company with a matching gift program, please submit a matching gift form with your contribution.
Can I make a non-monetary donation?
Yes. We especially appreciate the donation of used ink cartridges! We recycle these every month and purchase office supplies with the credit we receive. Ink cartridges may be brought to our office Monday through Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. To arrange for someone to pick up your ink cartridges, please call (217) 423-7323 or e-mail projectreadplus@richland.edu.
We always need stamps, computer paper, and bus tokens. If you would like to donate other materials or supplies, please contact us for information about our specific needs. We can also tell you about relevant sales and discounts. We make every effort to stretch your dollars as far as possible.