Roots and Wings Receives 2026 Grant

2026 Admirals Cove Foundation

(Press Release) BOCA RATON, FL — April 10, 2026 — Roots and Wings, the largest local nonprofit focused on literacy and teacher recognition, has been awarded a 2026 grant from the Admirals Cove Foundation. The funding will directly support Literacy Coordinators within the organization’s free literacy initiative, Project UpLift, which serves students across 20 Title I elementary schools throughout the county.

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Project UpLift is designed to help students who are performing below grade level strengthen their reading skills while building confidence and academic momentum. Through small-group instruction, individualized support, and consistent engagement by dedicated Literacy Coordinators and tutors, the program equips students with the foundational literacy tools needed for long-term success in the classroom and beyond.

All participating students begin the school year performing in the bottom quartile of their class. With targeted intervention and ongoing support, Project UpLift helps close these gaps, improving both literacy outcomes and overall self-esteem.

“At Roots and Wings, we believe literacy is the gateway to lifelong learning,” said Ted Hoskinson, Founder and President of Roots and Wings. “We’re incredibly grateful to the Admirals Cove Foundation for this continued support, which allows us to expand our impact in northern Palm Beach County to help more students build a strong foundation for the future.”

Rebecca Divine, Executive Director of the Admirals Cove Foundation, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership: “In recognition of the continued impact of their work, Admirals Cove Foundation is pleased to support Roots and Wings this year. By strengthening children’s reading skills, they are building the foundation for brighter futures, and we are honored to support their mission.”

The funding will support Literacy Coordinators serving students across participating schools in northern Palm Beach County, strengthening outcomes in the year ahead.