We support families
Bright Futures Begin With Strong Readers – Free Tutoring for kids in need
Family Learning Institute is a volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to providing free tutoring for low-income students in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, helping them achieve grade-level reading proficiency in grades 2-5.
Our Impact
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Our 2025 Sponsors
Who we are
Board of Directors
Paul Dimond, Miller, Canfield, Paddock, and Stone, P.L.C.
Bill Godfrey, Three Oaks Communities
Jennifer Melchi, Jennifer Melchi Design Co
Jennifer Queen, President, A2AC
Rick Sperling, Detroit Excellence in Youth Arts
Jean Waltman, The University of Michigan (Retired)
Rob Wilson, Sensors, Inc
Kathy Wyatt, Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office
Staff
Sharine Buddin, Executive Director
Mary Collins, Academic Director, Ann Arbor
Deborah Joseph, Academic Director, Dicken Elementary
Jennifer Melchi, Program Administrator, Graphic Designer
Donna Ramsey, Writing Teacher, Ann Arbor
Caroline Nathans, Director, Ypsilanti
Catherine Murau, Program Assistant Director, Ypsilanti
Susan Gitterman, Program Staff, Ypsilanti
volunteer Staff
Susan Johnson, Data Administrator
Larry Krueger, Technology Manager
Mary Maynard, Finance Assistant
Marcia Sage, Librarian
And more than 95 dedicated reading tutors are working weekly to support our students!
FLI Co-Founders
Lefeist Galimore
Doris Sperling
We love our Community Support
