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



















Support a student one hour a week with one-on-one tutoring during the school year at our Ann Arbor location on South Industrial Dr.
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
Wade Smith, Ann Arbor Housing Commission
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
Caroline Nathans, Director, Ypsilanti
Donna Ramsey, Writing Teacher
volunteer Staff
Susan Johnson, Data Administrator
Larry Krueger, Technology Manager
Mary Maynard, Finance Assistant
Marcia Sage, Librarian
And more than 95 dedicated reading tutors working weekly to support our students!

We love our Community Support