Mission: Better Basics works to eradicate illiteracy among children in Central Alabama. We deliver reading and math instruction and resources to empower the educationally vulnerable.
Incorporated in 1994, we provide programs and resources to children from birth through 12th grade.
In the 2021-22 school year, Better Basics served over 22,000 children, gave away over 70,000 books to at-risk children, and deployed 384 volunteers.

Better Basics is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1994, and donations are tax-deductible.