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PDYE visits Edward J Briscoe Elementary!

Fort Worth, Texas – PDYE was excited and blessed to have had an amazing event at Edward J Briscoe Elementary in Fort Worth, Texas in the month of February, 2025. Thanks to First Book and DD’s Discounts for allowing us to participate in the 2024 Annual Youth Literacy Fundraiser. Close to $4,000 was raised by DD’s Discounts to help with purchasing books. Every student in the school was able to take books home to add to their home collection.

PDYE Brings the Joy of Reading to First-Grade Students at Trinity Basin Preparatory (Pafford Campus)

Fort Worth, Texas – Purpose Driven Youth Empowerment (PDYE), a nonprofit dedicated to promoting youth literacy, recently visited Trinity Basin Preparatory (Pafford Campus) in Fort Worth to distribute free books to first-grade students. Volunteers engaged with the young readers, fostering a love for books and encouraging them to develop strong literacy skills.

“Reading opens doors to endless opportunities,” said Nita Page, founder of PDYE. Trinity Basin Preparatory warmly welcomed the initiative, recognizing its alignment with the school’s mission to inspire and empower students.

The event was a great success, with first-grade students eagerly selecting books to take home. PDYE remains committed to supporting youth literacy and looks forward to expanding its outreach in the future.

Crowley Independent School District (CISD) Schools Receives A Donation of 670 Books From PDYE!

Crowley ISD received more than 600 books in January 2024 from Purpose Driven Youth Empowerment (PDYE). The donation of the books, totaling $3,400, was made in memory of Mrs. Lincoln, former Jackie Carden Elementary School's former principal in the Crowley ISD School district. Mrs. Lincoln was the first African-American principal in Crowley ISD. Lincoln served 21 years in Crowley ISD and 39 years in public education.

"We hope these books will serve as a lasting testament to Mrs. Lincoln's commitment to education and her profound impact on students' lives," said Nita Page, founder of PDYE. As the recipient of the 2023 dd"s Discounts Youth Literacy Fundraiser Grant, PDYE continues to succeed in fostering learning opportunities for all students.