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Every reader's journey
starts somewhere.
Ours starts right here in Lynn.
From preschool through career readiness, The REAL Program walks alongside Lynn's children and families — building a cradle-to-career path through literacy, learning, and community.
LITERACY OPENS DOORS
For too many in Lynn, those doors are still closed.
1
public library for
100,000 people
50%
of children never
attend preschool
Without consistent access to books and learning support, the cycle continues.
Cradle-to-Career
Proudly Supported by
What We Do — Cradle-to-Career
The cradle-to-career path is our unique differentiator. No other Lynn nonprofit covers this full journey.
Starting Small
(Ages 3–5)
Starting Small: Based on the Reggio-Emilia teaching philosophy to support learners where the love
of learning takes root.
Before Home/
Digital Literacy
(Ages K–8)
Mentorship, reading, healthy snacks, and an environment that makes learning built on connection. Our Digital Literacy supports closing the Digital Divide.
REALSTREAM
(Ages K-18)
We support summer learning with field trips, arts, literacy, mentorship, and finding joy in the
community and engagement through local college students and interns.
Family Support
via ESL
(Parents & Adults)
ESL classes empower parents to support their children's edu-cation and their own professional growth.
Little Free Libraries®
Campaign
(The Whole City)
A network of 45+ libraries through-out Lynn so no child is ever without their next book.
REAL Results, REAL Stories
Leading with proof — outcomes and stories that demonstrate the cradle-to-career path works.
From Student to Intern
Crystal Fernandez grew up in The REAL Program, built her reading skills here, and has returned as a teaching intern. Her story is living proof that the cradle-to-career path works.
"Returning as an intern feels like coming home."
Closing the Gap
The Digital Divide – the impact (or lack of) that access has on individuals to digital tools, resources, and support has been discussed but discussion is not action.
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Digital Literacy participants at The REAL Program in 2025 logged more than 10,000+ minutes of support across subjects through Khan Academy and classroom instruction.
13+ Years Serving Lynn 45+ Little Free Libraries 380K+ Books Distributed 6 Core Programs
Be Part of Something REAL.
Whether you're a donor, a volunteer, or a parent — you're the "REAL" deal.
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