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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
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 Regio-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.
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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