{"id":487888,"date":"2026-10-07T09:10:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T09:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/487888\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T09:10:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T09:10:16","slug":"united-through-readings-annual-storybook-soiree-to-support-military-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/487888\/","title":{"rendered":"United Through Reading’s annual Storybook Soiree to support military families"},"content":{"rendered":"

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United Through Reading (UTR), a national nonprofit that helps military families stay connected through shared storytime, will host its annual Storybook Soir\u00e9e on October 23 at the Coronado Community Center. During the event, city representatives will present an official proclamation declaring October 23 as United Through Reading Day, recognizing the organization\u2019s impact on military families in the area and around the world.<\/p>\n

The signature fundraising event brings together military leaders, community partners, and supporters for an evening celebrating the power of reading together and the important role storytime plays in helping military families stay connected across distance.<\/p>\n

Emceed by NBC 7 San Diego anchor Catherine Garcia, this year\u2019s Storybook Soir\u00e9e will celebrate UTR\u2019s impact across every branch of the military, reaching more than four million military family members since the organization was founded in 1989. The San Diego area military community will also be highlighted and honored. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception and dinner, followed by storytelling, mission moments, and opportunities to support UTR\u2019s work.<\/p>\n

Gold Star Spouse Mikale Chambers and Arlene Ventimiglia, Ed.D., a military spouse, educator, and researcher, will be featured guest speakers. They will share their stories and perspectives before the evening\u2019s Live Auction and Raise the Paddle.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u201cEvery day, United Through Reading helps military families bridge the distance created by service,\u201d said Carrie Valentine Fuller, CEO of United Through Reading. \u201cThe Storybook Soir\u00e9e is a celebration of that connection, and a reminder that something as simple as reading a book together can make an extraordinary difference for a child. It\u2019s also an important opportunity to come together and support the programs that make those connections possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

Funds raised at the event will support UTR\u2019s programming, including its storytime recording app, Mobile Story Stations, and global book distribution. Together, these programs help ensure military children around the world can stay connected to the people they love through reading together.<\/p>\n

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