H.U.G. Featured on 10 Tampa Bay News's Great Day Live! 📺

Our Director of Florida Schools, Danielle Blaxton chatting with Great Day Live's news reporter

We’re thrilled to share that our organization was recently featured on Great Day Live with 10 Tampa Bay News! This exciting spotlight gave us the chance to promote the incredible work we’re doing through the H.U.G. Reading Program—and how we’re making a real difference for students across the United States.

Our Director of Florida Schools, Danielle Blaxton, joined the broadcast to speak about the powerful impact of H.U.G. and how our virtual reading initiative is helping young learners build confidence, close learning gaps, and fall in love with reading.

📚 A Closer Look at the H.U.G. Reading Program

The H.U.G. Reading Program is a virtual, one-on-one tutoring initiative designed specifically for students in grades 2 through 4. We provide targeted reading support outside the classroom, helping bridge the gap for children who need a little extra help to succeed. With a focus on individualized attention, each student is paired with a trained tutor for personalized sessions that meet them at their unique reading level.

🎧 We Bring the Resources

We understand that access is key. That’s why we provide all the necessary resources—including iPads, headphones, and connectivity tools—and deliver them directly to our partnered schools. This way, schools and families don’t have to worry about equipment or tech barriers getting in the way of progress.

We’re proud to have formed strong partnerships with industry leaders like Apple and AT&T, which help us ensure a seamless and reliable virtual learning experience for every student we serve.

🌟 Reaching Students Across the United States

With our program running in schools through 3 states and counting, the H.U.G. Reading Program is becoming a vital part of national literacy efforts. We're proud to work alongside educators, families, and community partners to ensure every child has the opportunity to become a strong, capable reader.

If you missed the broadcast, don’t worry—you can view our news segment through this link on Tampa Bay 10's website to hear the full story and see the passion behind our mission firsthand. H.U.G.'s feature starts at timestamp 15:49 and goes until 19:35.

📌 Want to learn more about partnering with H.U.G. or bringing the program to your school? Contact us today at directorvr@hugreading.org or use our Contact Us form on our website to learn how we’re changing lives—one reader at a time.