Ferst Readers Character Contest

The Henry County Rotary Club participated in the annual fundraising Character Contest for Ferst Readers. Club members dressed as Cat In The Hat Characters and ran a "Vote for the Cat" campaign.

Children in the Ferst Readers literacy program receive a bookstore-quality, age-specific book and resources mailed to them at home every month until their fifth birthday. This access to books helps create a language-rich environment in the home and gives children a head start at reading before Kindergarten. 

Funds recorded in this project were from all contestants. The money went directly to Ferst Readers.

This project enabled the club to gain exposure and recruit members due to the visibility of the contest.