Barraz Genesis

HELPING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ONE BOOK AT A TIME.

MEET BARRAZ GENESIS

Barraz Genesis is a nonprofit dedicated to elevating literacy rates through the empowerment of family engagement in the joy of storytelling.

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EMPOWER FUTURES. JOIN THE LITERACY MOVEMENT.

Your donation to Barraz Genesis can help bridge the literacy gap and provide essential resources for reading programs in underrepresented school districts, ensuring every individual has the opportunity to thrive. Your contribution can change lives and build brighter futures through the power of equitable education.

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With over 500 books distributed, 40 families provided with school clothes, and nearly $30,000 raised for literacy programs, our nonprofit’s impact spans across three states, touching lives and fostering a love for reading in communities nationwide.

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Your generosity in action! Thank you to all of our incredible donors for supporting our cause, swipe to see how your donations were put to work here at Barraz Genesis. Together, we are making a difference! 🤍🌳🤍

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It's been almost a decade in the making...but Barraz Genesis Nonprofit Organization is finally on Instagram! We are so excited to welcome all new members to our Fall 2023 cohort as our outreach now includes Arizona, Texas, and New York City. Follow a

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