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At Kids Soar we believe education opens doors to endless possibilties.

After School Literacy

Developing a child’s love of Reading

Summer Programing

Literacy 8 weeks in the Summer

Adult and Family

Strengthening Families

Volunteer

Making a difference

Upcoming Events

Kids Soar is a faith based non-profit organization whose mission is to empower the next generation of children to SOAR to success. Supporting our events by either being present or participating in them, helps our mission. Please see the upcoming events below.

Kids Soar's Annual Pasta Dinner

Join us for Kids Soar’s Annual Pasta Dinner on Tuesday, November 3rd, from 4:30–7:00 PM! Drop by after casting your ballot to enjoy delicious food, good company, and support a worthy cause! Feel free to stay and dine in with us or take your food to go. Each plate comes with: ✔ Pasta topped with hearty meat sauce or classic marinara ✔ Fresh bread & a crisp side salad ✔ A sweet dessert ✔ Plus, a beverage for dine-in guests Tickets: $13 in advance / $15 at the door Family Four-Pack: $42 in advance / $54 at the door *Family Pack tickets will show either Meat Sauce or Marinara, but guests may mix and match sauces upon arrival Ordering for a large group? Give us a call at 540-342-3103 or email info@kidsoar.org We may be able to extend a bigger discount and schedule pickup at your convenience. Curbside pickup is quick and easy—we’ll bring your order right to your car. And if you’re placing multiple meals, our handy “copy previous” option makes checkout a breeze. Best of all, every meal supports Kids Soar’s after-school literacy programs, giving children in Roanoke the tools and confidence they need to thrive. Come hungry, leave happy, and help us change lives—one plate of pasta at a time!

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Rolling Admission

Do you have a child in grades K–5? Enroll them in our Kids Soar After-School Program—a safe, encouraging place where children grow in literacy, confidence, and community. Our program runs Monday through Friday from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. Each day includes tutoring, homework help, a research-based literacy curriculum, recess, enrichment activities, and a nutritious snack and dinner. Transportation is provided from Highland Park, Grandin Court, Wasena, Fishburn, and Fairview Elementary Schools. Spots fill quickly, so don’t wait! Secure your child’s place today and help them soar this school year!

35+

YEARS OF

EXPERIENCE

Reading gives children the chance for a better future

There is a strong correlation between poverty and illiteracy and our hope is that the children who come through our program are given the environment and skills they need to soar.

Kids Soar is a faith based non-profit.
After-School program serving K-5th grade, Mon-Friday 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
Research based curriculum used to develop a child's love of reading.
Children in our program will read or have read to them over 800 books in a year.

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Fall program is off to a great start. Feeding Southwest Virginia brought in their Farmers Market for the children to shop for their own food. Thera-Pets came and visited with the children. Rotary Club comes and reads to the children once a week and dinner is served each evening.