LOS ANGELES RADIO READING SERVICE
Tax deductible
THE LOS ANGELES RADIO READING SERVICE
In the Los Angeles area alone, there are about 140,000 individuals who have visual impairments.
If you were blind, visually impaired, physically unable to turn a page, or a senior citizen with an age–related print disability, how would you stay informed?
Without timely news, opinions, events listings, consumer information, and community service reports from printed sources, it is nearly impossible for people who are print impaired to be fully participating citizens. This is why The Los Angeles Radio Reading Service (a project of Community Partners, a non-profit 501-(C)(3)) was created and founded in 1993.
Broadcast on 67 KHz of 88.5 FM (a subcarrier of KCSN Radio FM in Northridge) listeners are able to tune in 24/7 to hear in–depth articles from major local and national newspapers, as well as current best–sellers read to them by sighted volunteers. In addition, LARRS broadcasts programs that address issues of health, education, literacy, travel, and science.
LARRS is a costly undertaking that requires continual support. As little as $90 underwrites the cost of a special radio for a needy listener. All listeners need to tune in is a specially adapted radio, which is distributed for free by LARRS. Beyond listening, LARRS would love the ability to receive incoming calls from listeners but currently lacks the equipment to do so.
This Valentine's Day, you can help support the Los Angeles Radio Reading Service by spreading the word about our goal to raise $16,486. That’s enough to help complete our wonderful new broadcast studio at Westfield Topanga in Woodland Hills.
Why not look over the Wish List (below) and fund one of the expenditures that make LARRS run. We are also happy to receive in-kind donations of studio equipment as well. For in-kind donations, please contact our Project Director at the information below.
Are goal is to acquire funds before the end of February 2016 as there's much to be done to make this studio fully operational!
Please consider showing some love this month and giving LARRS a gift to help make our new home the best ever for our LARRS volunteers and most importantly, our listeners! As a donor, you will receive a receipt indicating your donation is tax-deductible.
For more information about the Los Angeles Radio Reading Service and for in-kind donations, visit our website LARRS or contact our Founder and Executive Director, Jolie Mason (818) 345–2874.
NOTE: The Los Angeles Radio Reading Service is a project of Community Partners. www.communitypartners.org. Your donation (receipt) will reflect "Community Partners". Community Partners will ensure your donation is for benefit of The Los Angeles Radio Reading Service.
WELCOME TO THE STUDIO!
Notice anything? We're the "RADIO Reading Service." Looks like we need a NEW sign already!
We've had to get creative with our headphones.
One of three dated mics used by broadcasters.
We're not kidding when we say we need acoustic treatment!...But those blankets could be used to keep broadcasters warm!
The Fantastic Fred, engineering a broadcast.
Volunteers Don and Beverly provide today's news in the LARRS studio.
Jolie Mason, founder and "Listener in Chief," rockin' that LARRS jacket.
In the Los Angeles area alone, there are about 140,000 individuals who have visual impairments.
If you were blind, visually impaired, physically unable to turn a page, or a senior citizen with an age–related print disability, how would you stay informed?
Without timely news, opinions, events listings, consumer information, and community service reports from printed sources, it is nearly impossible for people who are print impaired to be fully participating citizens. This is why The Los Angeles Radio Reading Service (a project of Community Partners, a non-profit 501-(C)(3)) was created and founded in 1993.
Broadcast on 67 KHz of 88.5 FM (a subcarrier of KCSN Radio FM in Northridge) listeners are able to tune in 24/7 to hear in–depth articles from major local and national newspapers, as well as current best–sellers read to them by sighted volunteers. In addition, LARRS broadcasts programs that address issues of health, education, literacy, travel, and science.
LARRS is a costly undertaking that requires continual support. As little as $90 underwrites the cost of a special radio for a needy listener. All listeners need to tune in is a specially adapted radio, which is distributed for free by LARRS. Beyond listening, LARRS would love the ability to receive incoming calls from listeners but currently lacks the equipment to do so.
This Valentine's Day, you can help support the Los Angeles Radio Reading Service by spreading the word about our goal to raise $16,486. That’s enough to help complete our wonderful new broadcast studio at Westfield Topanga in Woodland Hills.
Why not look over the Wish List (below) and fund one of the expenditures that make LARRS run. We are also happy to receive in-kind donations of studio equipment as well. For in-kind donations, please contact our Project Director at the information below.
Are goal is to acquire funds before the end of February 2016 as there's much to be done to make this studio fully operational!
Please consider showing some love this month and giving LARRS a gift to help make our new home the best ever for our LARRS volunteers and most importantly, our listeners! As a donor, you will receive a receipt indicating your donation is tax-deductible.
For more information about the Los Angeles Radio Reading Service and for in-kind donations, visit our website LARRS or contact our Founder and Executive Director, Jolie Mason (818) 345–2874.
NOTE: The Los Angeles Radio Reading Service is a project of Community Partners. www.communitypartners.org. Your donation (receipt) will reflect "Community Partners". Community Partners will ensure your donation is for benefit of The Los Angeles Radio Reading Service.
WELCOME TO THE STUDIO!
Notice anything? We're the "RADIO Reading Service." Looks like we need a NEW sign already!We've had to get creative with our headphones. One of three dated mics used by broadcasters. We're not kidding when we say we need acoustic treatment!...But those blankets could be used to keep broadcasters warm! The Fantastic Fred, engineering a broadcast. Volunteers Don and Beverly provide today's news in the LARRS studio.Jolie Mason, founder and "Listener in Chief," rockin' that LARRS jacket.Organizer
Dan Foster
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Registered nonprofit
Donations are typically 100% tax deductible in the US.
