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LIVES TOUCHED
2023-2025
We believe that harnessing the power of words through literacy is the cornerstone of positive change. “ Our literacy initiative is a concerted effort to break down barriers, ignite curiosity, stop cycles of dysfunction, and empower individuals to shape their own destinies. By delivering the power of words, we are sowing the seeds of a brighter future for all of our communities.
This initiative reflects Shumaker’s belief that literacy is foundational to personal and societal success. Through strategic community partnerships, customized learning resources, mentorship, and employee engagement, the firm continues to close literacy gaps and empower individuals of all ages. Backed by more than 4,000 hours of pledged volunteer time, active partnerships in 13 markets, significant literacy-focused investments, and employee-led book drives, Shumaker has proven that literacy can be a powerful and lasting force for good. As we look beyond this milestone, our commitment to building stronger, more literate communities remains as strong as ever. In 2023, Shumaker launched its Make a Difference through Literacy Initiative to commemorate the firm’s centennial and build a legacy of lasting community impact. What began as a pledge to improve literacy for 100,000 individuals quickly grew into a national movement. Through community partnerships, volunteerism, and creative outreach, Shumaker exceeded its initial goal within the first year—reaching over 175,000 individuals by the end of 2024. The firm has proudly achieved its ambitious milestone of improving literacy for more than one million individuals before the end of 2025, working together to accomplish this goal ahead of schedule.
—JENNIFER B. COMPTON, MANAGING PARTNER AND CHAIR, MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
2023 INITIATIVE LAUNCHED
13 SHUMAKER OFFICE COMMUNITIES ACTIVELY ENGAGED
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