artnership THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Collaboration is at the heart of Shumaker’s Make a Difference through Literacy Initiativ e. Since its launch, the firm has partnered with more than 30 organizations across its 13 office communities —amplifying impact through strategic investments, volunteer time, and shared purpose. These partnerships span early childhood education, youth tutoring, adult literacy, and public library systems, each uniquely aligned to support lifelong learning.
UNION COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION | WAXHAW, NC
Impact: Boosted circulation; Wonderbooks became an instant favorite Reach: Engaged hundreds of young readers in Waxhaw through the new Wonderbook collection
Shumaker’s contribution supported the construction of a new library branch and the launch of a Wonderbook collection, designed to make reading more engaging for young patrons.
TUTORSMART | TOLEDO, OH
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS | SARASOTA AND DESOTO COUNTIES, FL
Impact: Over 1,000 students served since 2019 Reach: Donation helped scale access to literacy coaches and students
Impact: Provided tutoring, project-based learning, and homework help Reach: Supported hundreds of youth in Sarasota and DeSoto Counties through the Great Futures Academy program
TutorSmart provides free, data-driven tutoring for K–8 students in reading and math. Shumaker’s $5,000 donation in November 2023 supported expanded early literacy programming following low reading proficiency scores in Toledo Public Schools.
Shumaker donated $5,000 to support the Great Futures Academy, a school-year and summer learning program focused on reading, math, and science for ages 6–12.
ADULT LITERACY OHIO / DSACO | COLUMBUS, OH
CHARLESTON LIBRARY SOCIETY | CHARLESTON, SC
Impact: Increased access to literacy services, progress tracking, and learning resources Reach: Supported individual learning plans for adults with developmental disabilities in the Columbus region
Impact: Increased community awareness and funding for early literacy initiatives Reach: Broadened early literacy access for children across the Charleston community
Adult Literacy Ohio connects adults with developmental disabilities to licensed educators for personalized, one-on-one literacy tutoring. Shumaker provided support in both 2023 and 2025, beginning with a donation in December 2023 and renewing it in May 2025.
As Chapter Sponsor of the inaugural Book Drop Fundraiser, Shumaker helped raise critical funds to promote early childhood literacy and broaden access to reading materials. Special guest Jenna Bush Hager joined the event alongside notable authors and literacy advocates.
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